See Thru Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2018
64
Score
Across the available record, See Thru Chinese Kitchen has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 7, 2018. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. See Thru Chinese Kitchen's record stops at Aug 7, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 15 times across the record.
See Thru Chinese Kitchen's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN BETWEEN USES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DIRT AND STAINS ON CEILING IN THE PREP AREA; CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE STAINS AND DIRT. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED GREASE ON THE PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE FROM PIPES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED PIC THAT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE OBTAINED.
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Dec 12, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. THE DOOR SWEEP ATTACHED TO THE REAR DOOR IS LOOSE; REATTACH SWEEP WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE OBSERVED OVER SINKS AND BETWEEN COOKING STATION AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,EGG ROLLS,GRAVY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND LABEL CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Aug 9, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURES SUCH AS BBQ PORK AT 45.1F,CHICKEN AT 47.1F AND EGGS AT 56F. TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED WAS 20LBS AT $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHEVLING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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May 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHEVLING DIRTY. 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 DIRTY AROUND,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SOME OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST ORGAINZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 35 EGGS IN A EGG CRATE SITTING OUT ON A PREP TABLE,WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45.9F TO 61.4F TOTAL COST $6.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 4LBS AND OBSERVED COOKED BEEF SITTING ON PREP TABLE WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 77.4F.TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS TOTAL COST $15.00 THE TOTAL WEIGHT FOR PRODUCTS ARE7LBS TOTAL COST FOR PRODUTS ARE $21.00 THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTRPYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUIL-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA
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Oct 31, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD BUILD-UP AND GREASE FROM SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GLASS DOORS TO REACH-IN COOLER ON COOK LINE, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP FROM FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE PLASTIC FROM WALL IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA AND PAINT SECTION IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Oct 6, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD BUILD-UP AND GREASE FROM SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GLASS DOORS TO REACH-IN COOLER ON COOK LINE, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP FROM FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE PLASTIC FROM WALL IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA AND PAINT SECTION IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Feb 26, 2014
Recent Inspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT(S) ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES FACING UP OR OUT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS. MUST REPLACE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, DEEP FRYERS, WOK COOKING STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL SINKS, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SIDES, AND LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLCE ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTICED DIRTY MOP WATER IN MOP PAIL, MUST DISCARD WATER FROM BUCKET AND STOREMOPS UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS USED IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH SANITARY SOLUTION.
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Feb 25, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: PRE-COOKED BEEF FOUND AT 84.1 DEGREES ON TOP OF FOOD SITTING IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AND PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT 101 DEGREES SITTING IN FRYER BASKET ABOVE OIL IN DEEP FRYER. ALL COOKED AND PRE-COOKED FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW WHEN BEING COOLED OR MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT START OF INSPECTION, WATER TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 70 DEGREES, OPERATION HAS AN ELECTRIC HOT WATER TANK THAT HAS REGENERATED ONCE ALL OF THE HOT HAS BEEN USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT(S) ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES FACING UP OR OUT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS. MUST REPLACE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, DEEP FRYERS, WOK COOKING STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL SINKS, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SIDES, AND LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPALCE ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTICED DIRTY MOP WATER IN MOP PAIL, MUST DISCARD WATER FROM BUCKET AND STORE MOPS UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS USED IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH SANITARY SOLUTION.
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Dec 3, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 25, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS.OBSERVED MORE THAN 30. LIVE GNATS BY GARBAGE CANS,REAR STORAGE TABLE,ETC.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED, RICE GRAVY,ETC.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR /EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED,TOPS OF DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS,ETC. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR,DISH AREA NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSIDE DIRTY MOP BUCKET.ALSO UNCLEAN WASTE CANS,AND NO LIDS ON CANS.MUST PROVDE LIDS,CLEAN OR REPLACE WASTE CANS.
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Mar 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER STORAGE CRATES NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLUE WALL BEHIND DRY STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS
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Oct 30, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOTCLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Sep 21, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floor drain at 3-comp sink not clean.must clean
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER STORAGE CRATES IN WASHROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN.
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Aug 4, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST
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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.NEED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN FRONT BOX FREEZER. CLEAN BULK CONTINERS. CLEAN HOOD AND 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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED FRONT CEILING VENTS (TWO) NOT CLEAN DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN also clean wall and ceiling around vents
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT UNDER HOOD.
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 5 LARGE PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 61.8F TO 90.1F, ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AN APPROX. WT. OF 30# VALUED AT $40.00 INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS 4OF OR LOWER AND HOT FOODS 140F OR HIGHER. CITATION #64201-15
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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.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, TOP/BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, RUBBER GASKETS ON FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINK AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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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. MUST REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE ACCURATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was See Thru Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at See Thru Chinese Kitchen on file is from Aug 7, 2018. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at See Thru Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at See Thru Chinese Kitchen.
Has See Thru Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at See Thru Chinese Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at See Thru Chinese Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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