CHINA DRAGON 18TH ST INC..

Chicago Health Dept

1343 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

10 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Dec 2015.

Last inspected Dec 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 18

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND SEASONINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED, DISCOLORED, AND DEEP GROOVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK AREA, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, BULK CONTAINERS(ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS, FANS, VENTILATION HOOD, WALL VENTS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOYER NEAR REAR DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK(SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND FRONT DINING AREA.

DEC 11

2015

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND SEASONINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED, DISCOLORED, AND DEEP GROOVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK AREA, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, BULK CONTAINERS(ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK(SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND FRONT DINING AREA.

JUN 15

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, ICE MACHINE, BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILNG TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL BOXES OF CARRYOUT CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

DEC 8

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE-BUILD ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING IN DETAIL FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO,MUST REPAIR REAR SLOW DRAINING KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 28

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE-BUILD ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO,MUST REPAIR REAR SLOW DRAINING KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 28

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, COLD HOLD UNIT AND REACH IN COOLER HAS BUILD-UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CANOPY OVER GRILL HAS BUILD-UP OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA HAS DAMAGE AND MISSING TILES. MUST REPLACE DAMAGE AND MISSING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVERS THUR-OUT PREMISES HAS BUILD-UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOXES, SODA, AND SUPPLIES ON FLOOR. MUST LIFT ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES ALL FLOOR AND WALLS.

FEB 13

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

TOILET AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 1

2013

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

TWO EXPOSED HANDSINKS ON PREMISES. ONE HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AND THE OTHER IS CLOGGED AFTER RUNNING WATER. BOTH RUN ON THE SAME WATER LINE AND PIPE IS FROZEN. OWNER OF RESTAURANT STATES THAT DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER PIPE UNFREEZES BY LATE AFTERNOON, EARLY EVENING. INSTRUCTED TO USE WASHROOM WHICH IS NEXT TO KITCHEN FOR HANDWASHING. BOTH SINKS MUST BE OPERABLE UPON REINSPECTION IN FIVE DAYS PER AREA SUPERVISOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS (PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES). CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES BETWEEN FRYERS AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

TOILET AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR LEAKING FROM PIPE AT CLOGGED HANDSINK.

NOV 9

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED BULK RICE,FLOUR,CORN STARCH AND SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED . INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO LABEL BULK FOODS

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STORED IN NUMBER 10 CAN (KETCHUP) INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS INTO A PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINER

JUL 27

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE STEAM TABLE PAN LIDS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER THE WOKS ARE GREASY, CLEAN IN DETAIL.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN OUT THE DEAD FLIES FROM THE HALLWAY LIGHT SHIELD.

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