Shanghai Bistro

2334 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinese

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2013

100

Score

Low Risk

Shanghai Bistro appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2012. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Shanghai Bistro is from Aug 5, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Shanghai Bistro on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2013

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP AND GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CARPET IN SIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. COVING IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. LEAK AT 3 COMPOARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Apr 12, 2012

License

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shanghai Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shanghai Bistro on file is from Aug 5, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Shanghai Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shanghai Bistro have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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