SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHIU QUON BAKERY.

YOUR CALL. 60/100

2242 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 13, 2016 · passed

5 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 13
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 6
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED SEVENTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE OVENS, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WARMER UNITS, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM BY THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT AND ON A STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR AREA OF THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS; HAVE ORKIN SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. MANAGER UNABLE TO PRODUCE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, STORAGE SHELVES WHERE THE OPEN BAGS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR STORED IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR MIXERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS OF BASEMENT.

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

WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; CLEAN WALLS. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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

FOUND GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, EXTERIOR RUSTY AND DIRTY; MUST CLEAN RECEPTOR AND PAINT EXTERIOR OR REPLACE.

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

STORAGE AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED AND STORAGE ROOM BY OFFICE CLUTTERED; MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

JUN 5
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WATER CONDENSATION NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN CEILING COLD WATER PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

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

3-COMP SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE ALL MULTI-FOOD UTENSILS FOR PROEPR WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO INSATALL A LARGER SINK OR USE SMALLER UTENSILS THAT CAN FIT IN SINK.

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

INSTRIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO WALLS AND LIGHT COVER NOT CLEAN IN SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD SHELVES AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT'S CEILING, HOLES NOTED AT BOTTOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MAY 28
2015
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 4 INCH CAST IRON WASTE WATER LINES RUNNING OVER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE ALL FOOD STORAGE FROM UNDER OR INSTALL A BARRIER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

KNIVES ARE WEDGED BEWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN AREA.

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

3-COMP SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE ALL MULTI-FOOD UTENSILS FOR PROEPR WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO INSATALL A LARGER SINK OR USE SMALLER UTENSILS THAT CAN FIT IN SINK.

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

WATER CONDENSATION NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN CEILING COLD WATER PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

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

FOOD SHELVES AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO WALLS AND LIGHT COVER NOT CLEAN IN SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT'S CEILING, HOLES NOTED AT BOTTOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

SEP 25
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL PACKAGED READY TO EAT PASTRIES AND CAKES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREAS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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

MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.

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

ORGANIZED CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS IN REAR PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/MILK CRATES EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

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

FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.

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SEP 9
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE KNIFES FROM BETWEEN PREP TABLE ALONG WALLS AND MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO PROPERLY STORE.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:STORAGE MILK CRATES,PREP TABLE LOWER STORAGE AREAS,.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

DEC 26
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLES AND BAKERS RACK TO REMOVE OLD DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS AND GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING.

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

EMPLOYEE'S SERVING CUSTOMER AT FRONT COUNTER NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 5
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE DISPLAY CASE AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT: 4 READY TO EAT SHRIMP DUMPLINGS AT 114.5F, SHRIMP FILLED NOODLES AT 120.1F, 62 READY TO EAT EGG FILLED CUSTARDS, 10 HOT DOG BUNS AT 89.2F, 5 HAM AND CHEESE BUNS AT 86.1F, 11 BEAN FILLED BUNS AND 30 SESAME BEAN FILLED BALLS AT 80.7F, 6 SHRIMP TURNIPS AT 89.2F-90.8F, 20 BBQ PORK BUNS AT 81.0F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE $151.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

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

REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE AND ELEVATE ITEMS. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN BASEMENT. SCREEN AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PALLETS AT PREP AREA BY LARGE OVENS.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND BAKERY RACKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, INSIDE DISPLAY CASES, UNDER, AROUND TEA UNIT, INSIDE CABINETS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR BASEMENT, MENS TOILET ROOM. CLEAN REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA, PREP AREAS, AND BASEMENT. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS AT HOT WATER TANK AND AC UNIT IN BASMENT AND AROUND RICE MAKER UNIT IN BASEMENT.

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

REPAIR LEAKS AT WATER LINE AT CEILING IN BASEMENT BY RICE MAKER UNIT.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR WALK-IN COOLERS.

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ENTERING FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW CUSTOMERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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