JAN 15
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHOP SUEY KITCHEN.
BEAT. 46/100
5353 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 15, 2016 · passed
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHING THE COOKING STOVE HAS HEAVY ACCUMLIATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA
JAN 82016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED EGGS SITTING ON A TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,WITH IMPREOPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.9F,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DUMPED FOOD ITEMS DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS,TOTAL COST $10.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE ON FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHING THE COOKING STOVE HAS HEAVY ACCUMLIATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA
JUN 92015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 9
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALL AT THE END OF THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUN 22015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND DEEP FREEZER ON FLOOR, ON LEDGE BEHIND RICE COOKERS, ON FLOOR BEHIND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK, IN WASHROOM ON FLOOR AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; A 1/2 INCH GAP OBSERVED IN THE CORNER OF THE DOOR (LEFT SIDE) WHEN DOOR IS SHUT; MUST SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE ORKIN SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND KEEP COVERS ON CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND WOKS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE AND TABLE BETWEEN WOKS AND FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALL AT THE END OF THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK; MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM MOP SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
CASHIER OBSERVED HANDLING (BAGGING FOOD AND PREPARING (FRYING APPETIZERS) SUCH AS CRAB RANGOON AND EGG ROLLS; INSTRUCTED THAT SHE MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
CASHIER MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #42 MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
DEC 52014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED FOOD SLATTER AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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JAN 162014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2014
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO USE FREEZER GRADE BAG TO STORE FOOD: ALSO INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOOD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS AND CREVICES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
FEB 282013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.THE INTERIOR OF FRYER(CABINET) TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN AREAS UNDER WOKS, PREP TABLES TOO.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
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. FOUND THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF DUST AND DIRT ON THEM. ALSO SOME WALLS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN AND PAINT THEM SO THEY WILL BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASY TO CLEAN. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES TOO.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOUND EMPLOYEES NOT WRERING HAIR RESTRANTS WHEN HANDELING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST WERE HAT, CAP OR HAIR NETS WHRN HANDLING FOOD.
APR 72011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
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. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
DEC 92010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOODED AREA, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AREAS
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES THROUGH-OUT PREMISES AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS
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