DEC 11
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHINA KITCHEN.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
5332 N CUMBERLAND AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 11, 2017 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed the interior of the 2 door prep cooler to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the walk in cooler floors. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed the wall behind the 1 door cooler near the door to the dining room to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
SEP 72017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed food in bulk containers without labels. Instructed facility to label and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials for storage and to maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and food debris accumulated on the floors in various areas: in the walk in cooler under the mat, along all wall bases and in corners, under and around all heavy equipment, and around both grease traps. Instructed facility to routinely clean and maintain all areas.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed the wall in the corner to have a small hole near the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
JUL 72016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.9F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF EGG ROLLS AT 56.1F/50.2F/49.6F/48.8F, PORK AT 46.7F/45.6F, BEEF AT 46.7F/47.3F/45.3F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F/44.3F/45.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED HE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 400.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. (PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ON 06-02-2015 INSPECTION REPORT# 1546607). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. -------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPAINT WALL WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 22015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND DATE ALL PREPPED FOODS. FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLE, AND DEEP FRYER CABINET 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 INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT STORAGE RACK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND REPAINT. LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE.
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JUL 112014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND DATE ALL PREPPED FOODS. FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
JUL 22014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILTIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 51.0 F WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTON: TAG PLACED ON COOLER.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND 2 LBS OF TOFU AT 51.0 F, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.0 F, 4 LBS RAW CHICKEN AT 53.1 F, 1 LB SHRIMP AT 51.7 F AND VARIES SLICED VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). VALUE $75, 17 LBS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND DATE ALL PREPPED FOODS. FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
AUG 212013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.8F). NOTED FOOD PRODUCT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.7F/47.1F/46.9F, EGG ROLL AT 44.5F/45.8F/48.2F, EGGS AT 46.9F/48.1F. PORK AT 47.9F/48.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE OF $75.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 25 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER UNDER PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES ON PREMISE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK).---------WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH ROTTEN WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND FRONT/WAITING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 12012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CUT COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.3F TO 47.6F; COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 47F FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER, WHICH MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.8F. COOKED RANGOON STORED INSIDE DIRTY CARDBOARDS AT TEMP OF 100.4F TO 101.8F. COOKED FRIED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 66.3F TO 69.4F. DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 61.9F TO 62F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 20, VALUE 50.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE EXTREMELY DIRTY SOAP CONTAINER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE BROKEN MESH AT SCREEN DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE BUILD-UP GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER.DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 82011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler racks/shelving not clean need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning(detailed).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall by deep fryer not clean needs detailed cleaning.
MAR 92011FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2011
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers/ reach in freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced. Must provide splash guard to exposed hand sink. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Storage shelving. storage racks in storage area need cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, walls, ceiling in rear kitchen area need detailed cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shield in kitchen prep area, storage area not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, rear kitchen area, and bathroom need cleaning. No mop sink on premises, must provide mop sink to premises, in order to pass license inspection, per city of chicago code.
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