Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
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Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine, located at 742 W 31st St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on July 8, 2025. During this inspection, five minor violations were noted. The inspection report indicated that insects, rodents, and animals were not present, and that contamination was prevented during food preparation, storage, and display, with food and non-food contact surfaces being cleanable and properly designed.
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
License
5 minor violations.
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Violations — Jul 8, 2025 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" VERTICLE GAP AT THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN SEWER CLOSET TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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