SEP 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHINA PHOENIX CHINESE RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
2459 W MADISON ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 25, 2017 · passed with conditions
9 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARRDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERANL TEMPERATURES: TWO LARGE RICE COOKER WITH COOKED RICE INSIDE ONE AT 100.1F 15LBS AND THE OTHER AT 94.5F ALSO 15LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE RICE. TOTAL OF 30LBS AT $20. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-005(A).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
NOV 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 3 PANS OF RAW CHICKEN DATED 11/12 AND 11/13/2016 STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 46.4F-48.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE PRODUCT, AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 40LBS. VALUED AT $40. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD, LEAVE TO PUT ON A HAIR RESTRAINT AND THEN RETURNED TO THE PREP AREA TO FINISH HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN TOUCHING THE BODY, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING THE GARBAGE CAN, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MID/REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. ONE WITH A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TOP OF IT AND THE OTHER WITH CARDBOARD AND UTENSILS INSIDE OF IT. ALSO, ONE SINK HAD NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND A SOAP CONTAINER THAT WAS IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN PUMPED NO SOAP CAME OUT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND PROPERLY STOCKED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES. MUST ELIMINATE POP CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS. REMOVE THICK GREASE BUILD UP FROM THE EXTERIOR SIDE. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, REMOVE THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZER THAT MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM OF THE SANITIZING AGENT BEING USED.
APR 112016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NOV 232015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
JAN 22015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 2
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES HAVE NOT TAKEN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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MAY 162014PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2014
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER. ALSO LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & NEXT TO 2- DOOR COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE EMPTY GREASE CONTAINERS FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 202014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS .
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & NEXT TO 2- DOOR COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE EMPTY GREASE CONTAINERS FROM BASEMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 152013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2013
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR OUTER DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF,FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP,ESPECIALLY AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP TABLES
JAN 292013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. (EMPLOYEE STATES SYSTEM SCHEDULED FOR CLEANING NEXT WEEK).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL FLOOR WHERE OPEN GAP OBSERVED BEYWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM BEHIND FURNACE AND IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND SHELF.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILLING TILE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE NEEDED.
JAN 102012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 10
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN SURFACE AREA AROUND WOKS AT COOKING STATION. REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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