CHINA DRAGON 18TH ST.
1737 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 92023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-903.11 (A;B;D) FOUND SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE SEWER LINE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE SEWER LINES OR REMOVE SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
4-601.11(C) FOUND ALL SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 12023FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER RAW CARROTS. ALSO NOTED IS RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE MANAGER STORES FOOD CORRECTLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION FOR SANITIZING THE DISHES PER THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER UTILIZE SAID DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZED AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOY SAUCE, CORNSTARCH, AND TERIYAKI SAUCE TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS TO THE BULK CONTAINERS.
FOUND APPROX 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF WOK STATION. ON THE BOTTOM PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK, AND ON THE SODA STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND CORN STARCH STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
FOUND SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE SEWER LINE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE SEWER LINES OR REMOVE SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOUND ALL THE PREP TABLES COVERED WITH FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALL SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL COOLER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2566085 CONDUCTED ON 10/27/2022: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE. 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 32022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
OCT 272022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-202.13 OBSERVED RODENT TRAPS BEING SET BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL RODENT TRAPS.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A CORNER ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 82021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING.
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS AND COBB WEBBS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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DEC 282020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET CLOSED BAITED TRAPS.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT COULD BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
SEP 302020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES BEING SET BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET RODENT TRAPS/BAITS.
4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RUST AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 232020FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES BEING SET BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET RODENT TRAPS/BAITS.
4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RUST AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 272019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE TABLE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM; GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APROPRIATE SANITIZER PROPER CLORINE BLEACH 5.25%, WITH PROPER TEST STRIPS FROM 1000-5000PPM OR DISINFRCTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN, EGGROLLS, AND CUT VEGETABLES/FRUIT etc. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOF SHALL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ON THE TABLES A SMALL BOTTLE OF BROWN LIQUID NOT LABELED FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE, INSTRUCTED WHEN TAKING FOOD FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER (5 GALLON CONTAINER OF SOY SAUCE) THE CONTAINERS ON THE TABLE MUST BE LABELED/IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE PIERCING PART OF THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE SHELF, UNDER MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
OBSERVED PREMISES USING 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE SAUCES, THREE TYPES, FLOUR etc. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/ PROPER EQUIPMEMT,THAT WILL FIT IN THE DISH MACHINE( FOR WASHING, RINSE, AND SANITIZE).
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE WOK STATION, AND FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 212017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE TOP SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND SHELVES BELOW THE PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND THE WOK STATION.
FEB 72017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
JAN 302017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.1F, CRAB RANGOON AT 47.7F, EGG ROLLS AT 48.2F, TEMPURA SHRIMP AT 46.6F, SHELL EGGS AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WASHER AND DRYER, AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
1 SINK STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IS USE.
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