CHAN'S KITCHEN II.

Chicago Health Dept

7117 S STATE ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2017.

Last inspected Feb 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 2

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD LICENSE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AS REQUIRED DURING OPERATION AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MSUT PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM.

JAN 26

2017

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE WASHROOM AND FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR; MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED FOR REVIEW AT THIS TIME AS REQUIRED WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AN INVOICE FOR SERVICE; MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD LICENSE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AS REQUIRED DURING OPERATION AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JANUARY 21, 2016. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN FURNACE ROOM AND WASHROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF CIGARETTES AND THREE CIGARETTE LIGHTERS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED THAT PACKAGES OF CIGARETTES AND CIGARETTE LIGHTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TO REMOVE. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C)

JAN 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 24

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER PREP TABLES, AND UNDER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGAIZE AND MAINTAIN FURNACE ROOM. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

AUG 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT 50.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. UNIT TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT COOLER MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER. 30 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 54.8F, VALUED AT $100, 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48.8, VALUED AT $25; 1 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 69,2F, VALUED AT $3, AND 1 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN EGG ROLLS AT 65.3F, VALUED AT $10. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER PREP TABLES, AND UNDER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED RAGS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STOR RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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APR 16

2014

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

DEC 19

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 13LBS OF SHRIMP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-52.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN REACH IN PREP COOLER OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,SHELVING RACKS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAR 25

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CONTINUS TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

MAR 18

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WASHROOM FLOOR BEHIND DOOR, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND FURNACE, ON SHELF UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS, & SECURE LEFT LOWER END OF SWEEPER TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

JAN 19

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.

JAN 12

2011

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR CLOSET ADJACENT TO PREP AREA UNDER FURNACE DUCTS,ON STORAGE PALLET AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Critical Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACH.

Critical Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND DUCT WORK AND FURNACE IN REAR CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.

JUN 9

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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