See Thru Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2015
67
Score
See Thru Chinese Kitchen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that See Thru Chinese Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 21, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
See Thru Chinese Kitchen's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SOME BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND IN PREP COOLER,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND REMOVE FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS,REMOVE REUSED CONTAINER FOR GARBAGE CANS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,WOK STATION,MICROWAVE,REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER SHELVES,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 10, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES RUSTY; PAINT RUSTY AREAS. ALSO EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING AND PAINTING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE PARTICLES OBSERVED AND SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AROUND UTILITY SINK NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN WALL AROUND UTILITY SINK.
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Jul 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE DIRT AND BUILD UP. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE PARTICLES OBSERVED AND SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME DUST OBSERVED IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REMOVE WHERE NOTED.
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Apr 3, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN FREEZER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REAR HAND SINK CLOGGED AND WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. ALSO, NOTED VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT HAND SINK DRAINS PROPERLY AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SALT,MSG,ETC) MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINIAL CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN FREEZER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER.
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Jun 18, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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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 Jan 21, 2015. The public record contains six 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 five 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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