CHINESE KITCHEN.
3539 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 19 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 82022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRCUTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
AUG 32022FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED DIRTY INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOILED TABLETOP CANOPENER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY 7-38-030©. ADEQUATE WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRCUTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
JUL 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST AND SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WASHROOM.
DEC 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/WASHROOM).
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
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES AND COUNTERSHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC HOSE FROM WASHROOM INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID INSIDE WASHROOM FOR RECEPTACLE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/STORAGE AREA) ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO SODA CRATES.
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOFED LIGHT BULB.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 82017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE.
REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN TE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, COOLERS ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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JAN 302017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. RAW CUT CHICKEN 10 LBS AT 47.0F- 49.0F. RAW SHRIMP IN THE PREP COOLER 2 LBS AT 48.0F TO 51.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DENATURED/DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $15.00, 12 LBS TOTAL.
PROVIDE ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(MISSING ONE).
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND BUCKET WITH FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ALL BUCKETS WITH FOODS 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND FILTER IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 312016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Found several potentially hazardous, prepped foods (beef, chicken, eggrolls,etc) without any labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.
Found tongs stored inside container of chicken in the reach in cooler. Instructed to remove and store separately in a clean container. Must maintain.
Found aluminum foil used as a liner on pipes under the cooking line (on the end next to 3 compartment sink). Also found tape and aluminum foil used as a means of repairs on Rice cooker. Instructed must remove all aluminum foil and tape (and make repairs to equipment if necessary). All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
MAY 212015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOSE NOTED AT IT.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 122015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR AT WATER HEATER AND UNDER REAR METAL RACK SHELVING. ALSO ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER KITCHEN METAL RACK SHELVING AND BULK FOOD STORAGE. 4 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED AT THE REAR HOT WATER TANK. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED 5-11-15 WITH NO ACTIVITY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND ROACHES. ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AND SEAL ANY OPEN HOLES NOTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN ON THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR. LEAK UNDER WASH ROOM WASHBOWL INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOSE NOTED AT IT.
ALL FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINT.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 232015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN ON THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR. LEAK UNDER WASH ROOM WASHBOWL INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINT.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 32014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO FRYER).
APR 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 50 DOZEN OF EGGS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE AT FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 71.6F, 70.9F, 72.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID EGGS. TOTAL VALUE $45.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS, DRY INGREDIENT BINS, PREP SHELVES AND COUNTER SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED INTO HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.-----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEP 302013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER , NOT DATED AND LABELED. MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FLOOR IN DINER AREA HAS TRASH IN LEFT CORNER NEAR WINDOW, BUILD UP OF GRIME UNDER TRASH CONTAINER DINING AREA AND UNDER REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALONG BOARDERS OF FLOOR AND UNDER REACN COOLER.
FRONT WINDOW SILLS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
CEILING VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, TOILET ROOM HAS BUILD OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
MAR 132013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAVE BUILD OF GRIME . MUST CLEAN.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
SEP 182012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
Floors in kitchen prep area , dining area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
MAY 102012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler,must date and label food items in walk in cooler. Must label all storage containers in kitchen storage area.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen strage shelving, racks, and lower prep table shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning.
Floors under cooking equipment had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls in prep area not clean need cleaning, missing ceiling tile in bathroom shall be replaced, damaged ceiling tile in dining area shall be replaced.
Missing light shield in display cooler, shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area, dining area not clean need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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