Chicago
18
BEAT

China Chef

4600 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
8 passed
Last Inspected
2019-06-21
Pass Rate
50%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2019-06-21)
Failed 5 inspections (2019, 2019, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 53 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 53×
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Pest Activity critical 12×
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other minor
2019-06-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-06-18 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION I...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,NOODLES,CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE TH...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET RIGHT DOOR INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REFRIGERATION UNITS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPIL...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN WASH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2291162 DATED:06/07/2019 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-- WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE PREMISES OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK L...

2019-06-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE,EGG ROLLS,SOUP ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TI...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION I...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,NOODLES,CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE TH...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND NO LABELS ON WHITE BULK CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND TORN SCREEN WITH LARGE OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT DOOR IS DAMAGED NOT CLOSING PROPERLY HAS GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN CLUTTERED STORAGE SHELF BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON CORNER WALL IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIOR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET RIGHT DOOR INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REFRIGERATION UNITS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPIL...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. HAS BROKEN LID WITH LARGE OPENING AND GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR TOP OF LID AND ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS TIGHT...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN WASH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

2017-03-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-27 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
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 LIVE ROACHES IN BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT APPROXIMATELY 3 AND 2 DEAD BABY ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER AND CLEAN IN DETAIL IN BETWEEN THE COLD H...

minor Food Temperature

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

GREASE ACCUMULATED IN BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT, IN BETWEEN THE GRILL AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. RICE COOKER TABLE WITH COOKED RICE ALL OVER THE TABLE. MUST CLEAN REMOVE COOKED RICE A...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, WOK AND STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

2017-02-08 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2017-01-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-01-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632920 DATED 3/10/16. #30- OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, PREPARED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL DURING STORAGE....

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CART WITH THE TRAYS, CART WITH SPICES, PREP TABLE FOR THE RICE COOKER, ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN . MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AR...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE COOKING WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

2016-03-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 10LBS OF CHICKEN @ 46.4F - 46.5F; 40LBS OF SHRIMP EGGROLL MIX @ 46.6F - 47.4F; 1LB SHRIMP EGGROLLS @47.1F; 2LBS NOODLES @45.3F; 60 EGGS @ 48.3F; 2LBS CRAB RANGOON @ 45.4F; AND ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUCKETS AND PANS STACKED ON THE FLOOR, BLOCKING THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS BLOCKING SINK TO MAKE IT EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME, AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, PREPARED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL DURING STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EGGROLLS STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX. OBSERVED BEEF IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DIRT REMOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OVER COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

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

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

2016-01-14 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DIRT REMOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

critical Pest Activity

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

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

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

2015-06-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
8
serious Food Temperature

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 156.7F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED BY CASHIER UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED AT THE INSPECTION APPRO...

minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING OR GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY WOODEN CRATE USED AS TABLE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. ALL TABLES, FOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH ...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM, BEHIND AND AROUND WATER TANK, UNDER WOODEN PALLETS USED FOR SODA STORAGE ALL WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED, MOLDY, MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OR ANY OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2014-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-10-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Storage & Handling

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WASTE WATER BACKS-UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN WASHROOM AND FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS. STRONG, FOUL SEWAGE ODOR PRESENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING TO OPERATE PROPER...

serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 05-28-2014 INSPECTION REPORT# 1460138. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. (NOTED EMPLOYEE USING TIN CANS FOR STORAGE AND FOOD PRE...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL LINER ON SHELVINGS IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

HAND SOAP DISPENSER IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DISPENSER.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS WET AND NOT CLEAN. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH-OUT, REMOVE ALL WATER AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-05-28 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. (NOTED EMPLOYEE USING TIN CANS FOR STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION).

minor Food Temperature

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAG...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND PREP AREA AND WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST REMOVE UNUSED TIN CANS STORED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EA...

2013-10-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

LINEN ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE BASKET FOR DIRTY LINEN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

2013-04-02 Pass License
8
minor Chemical Safety

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

FROZEN MEATS AND PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN FREEZER NEED TO BE LABLED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA MUST BE LABLED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING FINISH ON RACKS IN REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE RACKS.

minor Sanitation

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

COOKING UTENSILS HAVE BUILD OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS FROM COOLER HINGES AND GASKETS, KEEP CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER FRYER, STOVE, WOKS, AND AROUND GREASE TRAP HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

RACK OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAKING FACUET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR HANK SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER.

100
LA Villa
100
Dunkin Donuts
75
The Picnic Basket
65
Pizza by Alex
49
Cuenca'S Bakery & Groceries

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