JUN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHINA CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
2300-2302 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 4, 2019 · passed with conditions
2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jul 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE CONSUMED, DISCARDED OR USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE REFRIGERATION DOOR NEXT TO IT IN THE KITCHEN; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSET WHERE MOP SINK LOCATED. THE WALLS AROUND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 132018PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2018
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. BOARDS ARE WORN, DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN PREP AREA: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PROOFERS, STEAMERS, REACH IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES, HOOD VENTILATION, AND ALL SINKS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN SIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. TILES MISSING AND FLOOR IS WORN. FLLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER MAIN COOK LINE TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILDS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. BROKEN OR MISSING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM NEAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PTRAP MUST BE REPAIRED. 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. ALL EVIDENCE OF WASHING BUT NON IN PROCESS AT THE TIME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
ONLY AUTHORIZED FOOD PERSONEL MAY BE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 302018FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2018
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP AND SIDES OF CONTAINER. GREASE BUILD UP ON CITY SIDEWALK. REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP ON GROUND. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOMEONE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. BOARDS ARE WORN, DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN PREP AREA: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PROOFERS, STEAMERS, REACH IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES, HOOD VENTILATION, AND ALL SINKS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN SIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. TILES MISSING AND FLOOR IS WORN. FLLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER MAIN COOK LINE TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILDS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. BROKEN OR MISSING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PTRAP MUST BE REPAIRED. 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. ALL EVIDENCE OF WASHING BUT NON IN PROCESS AT THE TIME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
ONLY AUTHORIZED FOOD PERSONEL MAY BE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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