See Thru Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2016
90
Score
Across the available record, See Thru Chinese Kitchen has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 3, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at See Thru Chinese Kitchen since Aug 3, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Aug 3, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 27, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE STEAM TABLE, INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE STEAM TABLE: GRAVY AT 130.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: BEFF AT 50F, CHICKEN AT 44.5F, SHRIMP AT 48.1F, EGGS AT 49.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP AREA: GARLIC IN OIL MIXTURE IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE WOK STATION AT 82.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 156.7F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HAMMER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT IT IS USED TO CHIP ICE FOR SMOOTHIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSIL FOR THIS PURPOSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CAN OPENER BLADE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND MICROWAVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 64F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGG ROLLS AT 62.6F, SHRIMP AT 46.4-53.1F, PORK AT 48F, BEEF AT 52.9F, EGGS AT 60.6F, GARLIC IN OIL MIXTURE AT 78.1F, CHICKEN AT 69.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS DISPLAYED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CAN OPENER BLADE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND MICROWAVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN WAS POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A NO SMOKING SIGN AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
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Oct 13, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN EQUIPMENT (BACK OF COOLER AND SHELVING UNIT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Oct 6, 2015
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: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR ON FLOOR BY REAR AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN EQUIPMENT (BACK OF COOLER AND SHELVING UNIT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 17, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, WARPED SURFACES, OPEN SEAMS AND ARE BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER. CARDBOARD LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELEVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALL SINKS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOOR HANDLES, UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES, RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AND WIRE RACKS, MICROWAVE, CAN OPENER AND HOLDER, KNIVES, CLEAVERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, WOK STATION, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND BACK OF STEAM TABLE AND COOLER, AND ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FRYERS, AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM DOOR INCLUDING HANDLE, AND LIGHTSWITCH COVERS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OLD WORN WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO REPLACE WORN WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BULK CONTAINER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE CORNERS AS WELL AS FLOOR THEMSELVE. ELEVATE FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WALK-IN FREEZER (6) INCHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN BULK CONTAINER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT REAR, IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SIDES OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS, INCLUDING GASKETS AND DOORS, INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, AND STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN STORAGE BINS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Sep 15, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP).
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AND PREPARING COOKED NOODLES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS AND AT ANY TIME OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED TWO PACKAGES OF RAW CAULIFLOWER INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CAULIFLOWER. EXPOSED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED H70431
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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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CUTTING BOARDS, UTENSILS, SPOONS, STRAINER, POTS AND PANS WITH WATER ONLY AND NO SANITIZER IN FIRST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORING SAME FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENISLS MUST BE REWASHED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H70431
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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. OBSERVED PANS STORED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PANS OFF FLOOR, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE PANS. PANS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY AND INVERTED UNTIL USED.
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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. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS, SHELVES, FREEZER
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SUGAR, CORN STARCH, FLOUR, ETC IN BULK CONTAINERS TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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May 13, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND REAR STORAGE.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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May 6, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED BROCCOLI AND ONIONS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE PRODUCE AND READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW MEAT, POULTRY, ETC TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59360
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OPEN TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, CHINESE CARRYOUT CONTAINERS, SMOOTHIE CUPS AND LIDS ON GROUND NEXT TO UNCOVERED DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSE LIDS ON DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59360.
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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. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, VENTILATION HOOD, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS.
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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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 3, 2016. The public record contains 15 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 11 times, more than any other issue at See Thru Chinese Kitchen.
Has See Thru Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at See Thru Chinese Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at See Thru Chinese Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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