Zheng's China Garden
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2012
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Inspectors have visited Zheng's China Garden six times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 19, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Zheng's China Garden's record stops at Jan 19, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Zheng's China Garden trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jan 19, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FRIED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 90-110 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICIAL 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 FOOD NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA AND THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
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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 SHLEVING UNITS,IN WASHROOM AND BEHIND FREEZERS AND REMOVE ALL DIRT,GREASE 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 BEHIND COOKLINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Jul 11, 2011
Routine
4 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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER STORAGE SHELVES AS WELL AS DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR, CLEAN HOOD FILTER, WOK STATION.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AND UNDER FRONT WOK STATION
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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.REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT AND REAR
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT DINNING AND REAR PREP/STORAGE
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Aug 31, 2010
Routine
2 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. MST LABEL ALL COOKED CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS AND ANY FOOD PREPED NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN WASH ROOM,FURNACE ROOM,UNDER PALLETS,MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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May 26, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPETURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,GRAVY AT 100F,SOUP,120F,ON STEAMTABLE. CITATION GIVEN,738 005A,CRITICAL. OWNER DISGARDED FOOD.APPROX 2,1/2 GAL.ALSO 8 SHRIMP EGG ROLLS THAT WERE PUT IN COOLER UPON INSPECTION,50F.FOOD HANDLER DISGARDED EGG ROLLS. TEMPETURE ABUSE.NO TEMPETURE LOGS MAINTAINED/AVAILABLE. MUST MAINTAIN HT FOODS 140F OR HIGHER,COLD FOODS 40F OR BELOW. HOWEVER TEMPETURE OF STEAMTABLE WATER ADEQUATE AT THIS TIME 170F
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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. FOUND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Feb 23, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2010
Routine
2 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. MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS,EGG ROLLS, CHICKED,IN COOLERS,AND PROVIDE DATES,FIFO,
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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.MUST PROVIDE LID OR REPLACE CONTAINER FOR RICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zheng's China Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zheng's China Garden on file is from Jan 19, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zheng's China Garden?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zheng's China Garden.
Has Zheng's China Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zheng's China Garden have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zheng's China Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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