See Thru Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2021
70
Score
See Thru Chinese Kitchen has been inspected 22 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2021. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that See Thru Chinese Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 18, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting See Thru Chinese Kitchen on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEIMG PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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70
Feb 11, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD AND HOT WATER AND PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. EMPLOYEES MUST USE OTHER HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING. PLUMER ON SITE UNABLE TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUED. A 2-DAY NOTICE WAS ISSUED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2401561 ON 09/23/2020.#49 OBSESRVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK- IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. #51 : OBSERVED A LEAK AT THR FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. # 53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 09/23/2020 NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATIO ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE AND LABELED. FOODS FOUND WITH PREPARATION DATE ONLY SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED NOODLES AND EGG ROLLS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIO ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, RICE, BEEF ETC,. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOODS AREA BEIN PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEIMG PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 23, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN AND THAWED CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS, AND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSESRVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK- IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THR FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN THE LOBBY AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jan 10, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Jan 3, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT (#225220) DATED FOR 01/09/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINA LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH ITS COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jan 9, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
37
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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70
Jan 16, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2059802, dated 6-7-17: Violation 30- "OBSERVER PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE(FIFO)." Violation 34- "FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS." Violation 35- "NOTED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS." and Violation 41- "NOTED CLUTTER BETWEEN THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor under the cooking line and refrigeration equipment to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVER PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE(FIFO).
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL LEFT OVER FOODS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER BETWEEN THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORGE.
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74
Oct 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 ORANGE CHICKEN,RICE,AND 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 IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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82
Jan 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A TANK TOP ON THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AT PREP AREA
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82
May 21, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER BEING USED FOR STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; SOME WITHOUT LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER BY THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR REAR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER.
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May 18, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST FAX OR EMAIL A REQUEST TO REMOVE THE TAG ONCE THE UNIT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THIS UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER BEING USED FOR STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; SOME WITHOUT LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER BY THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR REAR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, NOT #10 CANS. ALSO COVER AND LABEL FOODS IN PREP COOLERS WITH NAME.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Mar 12, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD PRODUCTS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE DATED AND LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD HILD UNIT RUBBER SEAL HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD COVERS HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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82
Sep 23, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,VENTILATION VENTS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,FAUCET HANDLES AT WOK STATION,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN THE FAUCET IS OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
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Mar 7, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,VENTILATION VENTS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,FAUCET HANDLES AT WOK STATION,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND THE FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REMOVE ALL STAINS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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74
Jun 18, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (RICE,CHICKEN,SHRIMP,GRAVY,EGG ROLLS)ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #547570 7/22/11 NOT CORRECTED # 30 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER.#32 MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD & REMOVE FOOD FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.#33 MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,VENTILATION VENTS,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR,ALL SHELVING UNITS,FAUCET HANDLES AT WOK STATION,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.#34 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS & DRAINS THROUGHOUT.#35 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP & STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.#36 MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
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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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES & WALLS.MUST CLEAN FAUCETS AT HAND SINKS & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Jul 22, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD & REMOVE FOOD FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,VENTILATION VENTS,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR,ALL SHELVING UNITS,FAUCET HANDLES AT WOK STATION,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS & DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 14, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER & ON GROUND,MUST REMOVE GREASE ,CLEAN & MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020)
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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.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS.
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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.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD & REMOVE FOOD FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
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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 CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,VENTILATION VENTS,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR,ALL SHELVING UNITS,FAUCET HANDLES AT WOK STATION,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST 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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS & DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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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 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 24, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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. NOTED SOME WALLS AND VARIOUS ATTACHMENTS HEAVY WITH DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA AND THROUGHOUT STORE.
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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 CLUTTER IN REAN NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Aug 19, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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 CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TOPS, SIDES INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BOTTOM OF COUNTER TABLE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
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Mar 8, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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 CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTER TABLE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
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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 CLEAN WALL VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN, REMOVE ALL STAINS
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE ALL PERSONAL CLOTHING ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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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 Feb 18, 2021. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at See Thru Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” 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 eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the 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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