China Court Restaurant
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2016-07-28 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM TH CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE THICK EXCESS GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE FLOORS CLEAN UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2015-11-09 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2015-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection 1 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
2015-10-21 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 13 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 52.1F TO 55F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED PORK AT 56F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CON...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN A USED RAW CHICKEN CARDBOARD BOX AT 92.5F. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SHRIMP IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT ...
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A USED, NON-WASHABLE, CARDBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY CONTAINING RAW CHICKEN AND BOX LABELED AS CONTAINING RAW CHICKEN BREASTS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OPEN CASE FLATS OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN CASE OF FRESH, RAW CELERY. BOWL OF RAW PORK UNCOVERED AND OVERFLOWING ON SIDES STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED NOODLES, RAW FRESH GREEN ONION AN...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WASHROOMS. BASEBOARD IN ROOM WITH SEVERAL 2 INCH OPEN GAPS AND HOLES ALONG BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES. ALSO O...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-5-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32-SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT WOODEN COUNTERS FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR PRE-COOKED FOODS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
2015-03-05 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK RICE CONTAINER FOUND NOT LABELED. MANAGEMENT LABELED DURING THE INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT WOODEN COUNTERS FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR PRE-COOKED FOODS....
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, STOVE, ICE MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ATTACHED NOZZLES AND NOZZLE SPRAYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE, UNDER FRONT COUNTER UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER, BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER AND UNDER BULK SOY SAUCE STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAI...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS.
2014-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS BUT IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ICE BUILDUP ON CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
2014-04-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE AREA, BATHROOMS). ALSO OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE OF BACK DOOR. ALSO FOUND 2 DEAD COCKROACHES (WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND BEHIND FRYER) ON P...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
INSPECTION # 1361385 FROM 10-03-13 STATED: "FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NO CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS." UPON INSPECTION NOTED A THICK, BUILT UP LAYER OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS BUT IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ICE BUILDUP ON CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
2013-10-03 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood, filters, exterior of cooking equipment, and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for each compartment.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecssary articles stored in rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles from premises.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
2012-03-16 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS MISSING MUST PROVIDE,SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
2012-03-14 Fail License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES,FRONT/REAR DOORS TO PREMISES WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS MISSING MUST PROVIDE,SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
2012-03-07 Fail License CRITICAL 9 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN/FOUL ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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 ...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/REAR AREANOT MAINTAINED i.e. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER,BUILDING/TRASH DEBRIS IN,...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS MISSING MUST PROVIDE,SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS AT COOKING LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY AT REAR STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.DETAIL CLEAN CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPLACE CEILING TILES THAT ARE STAINED/DUSTY/DAMAGED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE A...
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