Chan'S Garden Chinese Restaurant
Mixed record — 8 of 13 inspections passed
2019-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, CHOPPED BOK CHOY, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOORS IN THE BACK KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED METAL COFFEE CANS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE OVEN, DEEP FRYER, AND LARGE COOKING POTS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-03-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments:MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,STOVE,OVEN,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND TILES IN PREP AREA ,REAR PORCH,HOLES IN FLOOR IN BAS...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,STAINED CEILINGS TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WAL...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2018-03-19 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED SEVERAL TRAYS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS,BEEF,SHRIMP,CUT VEGETABLES,CHICKEN IN FOOD CONTAINER NOT COVERED.MUST COVER AND PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES.ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLA...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN WINDOW SILLS,GLASS POP COOLER,ON REAR PORCH NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER,MOPSINK,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,IN BASEMENT ON AND UNDER STORAE SH...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,STOVE,OVEN,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELV...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND TILES IN PREP AREA ,REAR PORCH,HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,STAINED CEILINGS TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETRO...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2018-03-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA FILLING UP WITH WATER AND SLOW DRAINING VERY SLOW WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK ONLY SANITIZER.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST REPAIR SIN...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED SEVERAL TRAYS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS,BEEF,SHRIMP,CUT VEGETABLES,CHICKEN IN FOOD CONTAINER NOT COVERED.MUST COVER AND PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES.ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN BUILD U...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN WINDOW SILLS,GLASS POP COOLER,ON REAR PORCH NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER,MOPSINK,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,IN BASEMENT ON AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,ALONG WALL BA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,STOVE,OVEN,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND TILES IN PREP AREA ,REAR PORCH,HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,STAINED CEILINGS TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2017-09-13 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER WOK STATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. FLOOR IN MEN'S ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN CORNER BY HANDSINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALL IN CORNER BY FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
2016-09-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,HAS ACCUMULATION OF HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
2016-08-24 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
2015-12-02 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF,SHRIMP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR WITH THE HANDLE STORED UPRIGHT.
2015-01-14 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE. ONE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN IS STAINED; REPLAC...
2014-07-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-07-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 30) IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTD TO LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STOVE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME.
2013-01-07 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN A DIRTY # 10 CAN, STORE YOUR CLEAN UTENSILS IN A SANITARY PLACE OR CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A MOLDY FAN COVER AND THE REAR WOK AREA IS GREASY; WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE KITCHEN SINK FAUCET HANDLES ARE DIRTY, WASH AND MAINTAIN SINK AREAS DAILY.
2012-08-07 Pass License 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SOME DUST AND GREASE AT BOTTOM OF FRYER; CLEAN. ALSO SOME GREASE UNDER VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN.
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