Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2016
90
Score
Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant has been inspected 12 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 21, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2016
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: FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. NO REUSE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Jul 16, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 72 DEGREES F, 5LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 51.8 DEGREES F AND 2LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 106 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS OR ANYWHERE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS WHEN SOILED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS, PREP TABLES,SINKS,AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET AND REMOVE STAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE MOISTURE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLEAN APPAREL. (APRONS)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Dec 10, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN PREP TABLES TOP AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT BOTTOM WHERE DOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER LEADS TO KITCHEN AREA. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL BEHIND PRODUCE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR DOOR IN THE FORM OF BOXES, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 3, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MAY NOT STORE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD,SINKS,PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER STEAM TABLES. MUST ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Feb 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR. REPLACE WEATHER STRIPPING ALONG SIDES AND AT BOTTOM OF REVOLVING DOOR WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOTIN USE.
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Jul 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE. ALSO MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR STORING FOODS NO PLASTIC BAGS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE WATER,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Mar 28, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE & SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMP. SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHROOM AREA-MUST RE-GROUT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY VENT & FILTERS AT SMALL HOOD IN KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Oct 7, 2011
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- SODA MACHINE NOZZLES WITH SYRUP BUILD UP, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Feb 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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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 AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN CABINETS BEHIND STEAMTABLES.
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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. CEILING VENTILATION COVER LOOSE ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION COVER AND REMOVE ANY PEELING CEILING TILE PAPER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 9, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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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. Found 2-knives atored between equipment-must store in a knife rack or in a clean/dry place.
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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 the grease build-up on the filter attachments under the hood above the cooking equipment.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Corrected at this time. 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. Noted leaky faucet at 3-comp sink, must fix.
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Apr 15, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. Any open #10 cans of food must be trasferred to regular foodgrade containers.
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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. Interior of fryers , interior panel of ice machine bathroom vents need cleaning.
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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 fix leaky pipe under front handsink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jan 21, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant.
Has Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant 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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