SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHINA KITCHEN.

YOUR CALL. 53/100

5332 N CUMBERLAND AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 12, 2021 · passed with conditions

1 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT ( MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) AND NO PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE ETC)

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MUST REORGANIZE INSIDE WASHROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (09-13-2019) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

SEP 13
2019
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 5
2019
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED-SEE REPORT#2240631 DATED11/27/2018

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. -SEE REPORT#2240631 DATED 11/27/2019

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS. CORE VIOLATION

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION#51 NOT CORRECTED-NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION TODAY FIRST OBSERVED 11/27/2018 SEE REPORT#2240631 CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

NOV 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,PREP TABLE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE ON UTILITY SERVICE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. -

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