SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHINESE KITCHEN.

EAT. 78/100

420 W 31ST ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 17, 2012 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 17
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SHELVING UNIT AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING/WOK AREAS.

MAY 11
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINING PREP SURFACES.

MINOREmployee 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 COOLER, GASKETS AROUND RICE COOKERS, UNDER AROUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, TOILET BOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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 THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

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

FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOODS.

AUG 16
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 GREASE AREA TO REMOVE LITTER AND ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN TOILET ROOM

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

AUG 9
2010
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 AT 40F AND BELOW.

CRITICALFood 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 CHICKEN AT 79.8F, 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 89.9F, 1/2 LB OF COOKED PORK T 49.6, 1/2 SLICED HAM AT 48.7F, 1/2 SLICED COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.5, 13LBS OF BREADED COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT 50.1-69.4F, 40 COOKED EGG ROLLS 69.9F, 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN UNDER PREP TABLES AT 85.4F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS AND OBTAIN ICE TO COOL DOWN FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 350.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

CRITICALPest 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, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOREmployee 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 OPENER,HAND WASH SINK,GASKET INSIDE RICE COOKING UNIT,VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM, AND WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND AT HAND WASH SINK.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
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 GREASE AREA TO REMOVE LITTER AND ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

MAR 11
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINOREmployee 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 OPENER,HAND WASH SINK,GASKET INSIDE RICE COOKING UNIT,VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM, AND WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND AT HAND WASH SINK.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.

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