CHINA COURT RESTAURANT.
1146 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
6 of 11 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 282016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM TH CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE FLOORS CLEAN UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OCT 212015FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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 52.6F, 5LBS COOKED PORK AT 56F, 10 LBS ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES FROM 46.9F TO 52.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00.
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 FOODS IN CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINERS. CHICKEN DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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.
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 AND UNCOVERED BEAN SPROUTS. UNCOVERED ASSORTED COOKED MEAT CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF UNCOVERED ASSORTED FRESH CUT VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY, COVERED AND PROTECTED. INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 16 SMALL FLIES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BAGS.#33- 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.#34-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 MAINTAIN. #38- MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.#43-COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.#45-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. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS UNDER BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
MAR 52015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
BULK RICE CONTAINER FOUND NOT LABELED. MANAGEMENT LABELED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BAGS.
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 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 MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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.
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APR 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOUND ICE BUILDUP ON CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
APR 142014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PREMISES. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REPAIR DOOR SO IT IS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR A DETAILED SERVICE AND WALK THROUGH WITH OWNER BEFORE FOLLOW UP INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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 (SPECIFICALLY BEHIND HOT EQUIPMENT WHERE ONE COCKROACH WAS FOUND). INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT HE IS TO CLEAN FLOORS WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER DAILY AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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.
FOUND ICE BUILDUP ON CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OCT 32013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Exhaust hood, filters, exterior of cooking equipment, and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for each compartment.
Unnecssary articles stored in rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles from premises.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
MAR 162012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS MISSING MUST PROVIDE,SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 142012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS MISSING MUST PROVIDE,SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 72012FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ODOR BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ALSO GREASE TRAP BOX IS OOZING WASTE WATER FROM TOP/SIDES LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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 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.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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,AROUND SAID AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AREA,NOTIFY GARBAGE CO FOR SERVICE,ENSURE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING TO DUMPSTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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 WATER LEAK FROM BENEATH THE MOP SINK THAT IS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN/TOILET ROOMS.
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 ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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