Shu Tin Xia
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2019
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Shu Tin Xia stretching back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Shu Tin Xia dates to Oct 8, 2019.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP.
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Oct 1, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 7, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. #38 OBSERVED THE BOTTOM CORNERS OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED; MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN BOTH CORNERS OF THE DOOR TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. #57 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60.
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May 7, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM CORNERS OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED; MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN BOTH CORNERS OF THE DOOR TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONTAINERS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE HALL BETWEEN THE WASHROOMS AND KARAOKE ROOMS AND IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE FRONT AREA OF RESTAURANT; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. ALSO OBSERVED THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS WITH LIGHT DUST; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 26, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN POP GUN AND HOLDER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS
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Feb 22, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2 OUT OF 3 REACH IN COOERS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. 1 COOLER REMAINS AT 54.3 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. BLEACH CONCENTRATE IS MORE THAN 200 PPM AND BROWN MURKY WATER IS COMING OUT WHEN MACHINE DRAINS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN POP GUN AND HOLDER
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS
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Feb 6, 2018
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING UTENSILS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: ALL HANDSINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED MUST CORRECT
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GREASE AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN POP GUN AND HOLDER
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shu Tin Xia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shu Tin Xia on file is from Oct 8, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shu Tin Xia?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shu Tin Xia.
Has Shu Tin Xia's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shu Tin Xia have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shu Tin Xia 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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