Chicago
58
YOUR CALL

China Court Restaurant

1146 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
58/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
6 passed
Last Inspected
2016-07-28
Pass Rate
55%
4 failures
Score
58/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-07-28
Failed 4 inspections (2015, 2014, 2012...)
Sanitation issues found across 32 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 32×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
2016-07-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
serious Documentation & Training

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
critical Food Temperature

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...

critical Food Temperature

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 ...

critical Sanitation

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...

critical Employee Hygiene

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.

serious Sanitation

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...

critical Pest Activity

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...

serious Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK RICE CONTAINER FOUND NOT LABELED. MANAGEMENT LABELED DURING THE INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

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....

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

minor Documentation & Training

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
minor Chemical Safety

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.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ICE BUILDUP ON CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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
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 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...

critical Pest Activity

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 ...

minor Chemical Safety

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.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ICE BUILDUP ON CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Pest Activity

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
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 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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Pest Activity

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
critical Plumbing & Waste

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 ...

critical Pest Activity

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 ...

critical Pest Activity

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,...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Pest Activity

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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