CHEN'S KITCHEN.
7310 W FOSTER AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 162018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
1ST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN BY THE DISHMACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED, HOWEVER NEW VIOLATION NOTED, 2ND 3 COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE OTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS BEHIND THE 1ST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AND WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT MOP SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA, WATER IS BROWN AND GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AND STORAGE AREA.---------NOTED FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE METAL SHEETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOUND DIPPER WELL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. USING GARDEN AND PLASTIC HOSE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALLED FOOD GRADE PIPES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR DINING ROOM.
FEB 132018FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY ON TOP OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. NOTED SUSHI INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F, 46.7F, 47.2F, HONEYDEW AT 51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $10.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS (50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AND AROUND FOOD STORAGE BINS, 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA). FOUND RAT BURROWS WITH SAND AND GRAVEL IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.---------MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ACROSS DISH MACHINE) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO FIRST AND INTO 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVINGS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE, INSIDE INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS ON PREMISES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AND STORAGE AREA.---------NOTED FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE METAL SHEETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOUND DIPPER WELL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. USING GARDEN HOSE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALLED FOOD GRADE PIPES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
NOV 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Observed the shield inside the lower compartment of the ice machine to be damaged/cracked. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the exposed handsink near the prep area to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink near the prep area to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the dipper well to be out of order. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed clutter in the rear electrical closet. Instructed facility to organize and maintain items at least 6 inches off the floor.
NOV 12017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
Found a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine that makes ice used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean machine, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Observed the shield inside the lower compartment of the ice machine to be damaged/cracked. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the exposed handsink near the prep area to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink near the prep area to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the dipper well to be out of order. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed clutter in the rear electrical closet. Instructed facility to organize and maintain items at least 6 inches off the floor.
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