CHINA CAFE.
4818 N SHERIDAN RD · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 242012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REACH IN PREP COOLER (ALONG COOK LINE) AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES LEAKING (AT RIGHT SIDE FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLUTTERED. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN MOP SINK, MOP SINK MUST BE EMPTY.
JUL 232010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT -PREMISES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.
JUL 162010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON RIGHT SIDE OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO NOTED OVER 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER REAR DOOR AND SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREA AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. SEAL GAPS UNDER REAR DOOR. CITATION #62711-10
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #159861 DATED 6.11.09 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN TEH FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT ABOVE, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, TOP AND BOTTOM. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS, UNDER, BEHIND, AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. #35 MOLD LIKE DAMAGE TO CAULK AROUND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SINK. MUST REPAIR. #38 ACCUMULATED GREASE IN HOOD VENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. #41 CLUTTER, BOXES, PAPERS ETC UNDER FRONT CABINETS AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNEEDED ITEMS, STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR. CITATION #62711-10
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME. SEAL HOLE IN WALL RIGHT OF TOILET AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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