SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHINA STATION.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

2411 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 14, 2016 · passed with conditions

3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 66.7F, SHRIMPS 45.1F/50.3F, CHICKEN 49.8F, NOODLES 44.9F/45.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP-COOLER AND INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS AND GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GRESE BUILD-UP AT THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 10
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/21/14 REPORT#1471289 (30)Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer. 32 Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving, panels that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. 33 Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in freezer lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning. 08/21/2014 34 Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, rear storage areas under storage shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED GRESE BUILD-UP AT THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.FOR EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 21
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving, panels that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in freezer lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

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

Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, rear storage areas under storage shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)

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

Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced.

MAY 30
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.

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MAY 23
2013
FAILED
0 violations

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