Chicago
78
EAT

Chinese Kitchen

420 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
78/100

Mostly clean — 4 of 5 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
5
4 passed
Last Inspected
2012-05-17
Pass Rate
80%
1 failure
Score
78/100
EAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2012-05-17
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 16×
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
2012-05-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNIT AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING/WOK AREAS.

2011-05-11 Pass Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINING PREP SURFACES.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, PIPING/WHEELS ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK, HANDLES/FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNIS, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COO...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, KEEP FLOORS DRY AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING, PIPING/CONDUITS, VENTS COVERS, COMPRESSORS BEHIND PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND CLEAN SPILLS AT WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REMOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOODS.

2010-08-16 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REMOVE METAL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USES.

2010-08-09 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT-FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE SAID PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 3LBS OF COOKED ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4TH GAP UNDER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. ALSO, NOTED 20 ANTS ALONG WALL BASE BY REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR AND OUTSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REMOVE METAL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER FROM INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE PREP COOLER WHICH IS HELD FOR INSPECTION.

minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION FILTERS, UNDER, AROUND FRYERS, SHELVES AT PREP AREA, CAN O...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES, REGROUT FLOOR SECTION TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AT SEATING AREA BY WINDOWS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL FAUCET WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USES.

2010-03-11 Pass Complaint
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION FILTERS, UNDER, AROUND FRYERS, SHELVES AT PREP AREA, CA...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AT SEATING AREA BY WINDOWS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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