Chicago
46
BEAT

China Hut

2311 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
6
4 passed
Last Inspected
2017-06-23
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-06-23)
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2016)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 13×
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training minor
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Facility Condition minor
2017-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed several foods stored in large cans in the walk in cooler and reaching cooler. e.g. tomatoes, mushrooms and soy sauce. Instructed manager to store in food grade container, with lid and label.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed shelving units, in 3 compartment sink area with cardboard liners. Instructed manager to remove and maintain, to ensure smooth and easily cleaned areas. Observed coolers at the cooking line area with torn gaskets. Instructed to repair and ma...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed hoods above cooking line with excessive grease. Instructed manager to clean, service and maintain.

2017-06-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous foods stored in the walk in cooler at improper temperature. Chicken mixture, weight 40lbs, at a value of $40. Temperature of the chicken mixture was 74.2 degrees. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded product. ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed black slimy substance on the upper and corner areas of the water curtain compartment in the ice machine. The ice in the unit is used for human consumption. Instructed managers to clean, service and maintain. Observed raw chicken mixture sto...

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 1/4 inch gap at far corner area of rear exit door, that leads to alley. Instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Also, observed front entrance door wide open, allowing 1 house fly in food prep area. Instructed manager t...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed several foods stored in large cans in the walk in cooler and reaching cooler. e.g. tomatoes, mushrooms and soy sauce. Instructed manager to store in food grade container, with lid and label.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed shelving units, in 3 compartment sink area with cardboard liners. Instructed manager to remove and maintain, to ensure smooth and easily cleaned areas. Observed coolers at the cooking line area with torn gaskets. Instructed to repair and m...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed hoods above cooking line with excessive grease. Instructed manager to clean, service and maintain.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop in designated area.

2016-08-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed a minor leak at the cold water handle on the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2016-08-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed 20lbs of chicken sitting in water in bus tubs at the three compartment sink at a temperature of 58.6f. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured said product valued at $30. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods a...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed the rear exposed handsink not maintained: observed a bucket obstructing access and observed it to be extremely slow draining- even causing the mop sink to back up slightly before draining completely. Instructed facility to repair and maintai...

serious Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed a black mold-like substance on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain machine. Observed fly trap/sticky tape strips hanging from ceiling above the three compartment sink and...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Observed heavy grease and food debris built up on the outside waste grease container. Instructed facility to clean container and surrounding area and to maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

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

Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed a minor leak at the cold water handle on the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2015-03-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

2014-11-21 Pass License
5
minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND REGROUT FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR TILE.

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT COVERS AND DETAIL CLEAN COVERS IN PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FRREZER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS.

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