China Hut
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2017-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
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.
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...
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 ▾
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. ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers.
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.
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 ▾
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...
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...
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...
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers.
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.
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 ▾
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
2014-11-21 Pass License 5 ▾
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FRREZER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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