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Taste of China

7534 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2012
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Taste of China, the earliest from 2010. On Mar 13, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 13, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taste of China on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #580380,04-14-11 NOT BEEN CORRECTED,FOUND # 33 EXHAUST HOOD,FILTERS,COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS,#34 FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY; SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED GIVEN 7 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION 03-09-12
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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. SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER FULL OF GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD INSIDE COOLER 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED,MUST SEAL HOLE ON CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM; WALL FAN VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON 2 LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA
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Apr 14, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood, filters, coolers, storage shelves, exterior cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Apron uniform not clean on food handler. instructed to wear clean uniform while handling food and in prep area.
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82
Apr 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. COOKING HOOD MUST BE CLEAN,AND MAINTAIN
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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 FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT ,MUST INSTALL FLOOR TILES NEAR HANDSINK,MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN
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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 TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH PEELING PAINT,MUST REPAINT WITH NONTOXIC
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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 INSTALL A MOPSINK OR UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE
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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 UNNECESSARY MATERIALS IN THE PREP AREA,
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of China on file is from Mar 13, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of China?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of China.

Has Taste of China's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of China 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 Taste of China 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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