CHINA EXPRESS.
6239 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
6 of 7 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AT BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN.
CLEAN HOOD FILTERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
AUG 142012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE FRYER DOORS AND REMOVE THE GREASE, CLEAN 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER AND COOLER INTERIOR. NEED TO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZERS (TWO) IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL REAR PREP AREA CEILING.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
SEP 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR FAN (GREASE SPILLS).
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN REACH-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
APR 62011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED 8 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE ALONG NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. REPAIR REAR DOOR AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN BRICK ALONG EAST WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEEZER, SHELVES, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, SINKS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS, IN FURNACE ROOM, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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NOV 22010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR OF FRYER AT BOTTOM TO REMOVE GREASE, UNDER GRILL AND PREP TABLES.
FLOOR TILES REPLACED FROM PREVIOUS VISIT. AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR.
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