SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHOPSTICK EXPRESS.

EAT. 100/100

3237 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 24, 2012 · passed

Clean record across 5 inspections. No failures, no critical violations.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
5 passed
VIOLATIONS
23
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 24
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DAMAGED SCREEN WIRE ON EXIT DOOR ,REAR SIDE MUST BE REPLACED

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

INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN, SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,COOKING KNOB FULL OF GREASE, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" FROM THE FLOOR

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

WALLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT FULL OF GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS AT THE REAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 1
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Exterior of cooking equipment, exhaust hood, coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

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

Baseboard near utility room and walls in utility room not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and repair missing coving on wallbase.

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

Light not working in rear of kitchen and light bulbs not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to repair non-working bulbs and shield all bulbs or install shatter-proof bulbs.

JAN 13
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
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. Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, and coolers, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, and coolers.

MINORSanitation
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Cooler shelving of reach in coolers need cleaning.Prep tables lower shelving need cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, walk in cooler, and rear storage areas not clean need cleaning(corners).Floors in front storage room need cleaning.

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning, walls by deep fryer not clean need detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning, light shields by front counter need cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kiychen prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

SEP 13
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE,MUST CALL FOR SERVICE FOR CLEANING; EXTERIOR SIDE OF COOKING EQIPMENT,FULL 0F FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SCREEN DOOR AT THE EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPLACED

MINORSanitation
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. EXTERIOR SIDE WALL OF WALK IN COOLER MUST BE CLEAN;INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER MUST BE CLEAN;MEAT GRINDER MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE.

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. FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT FULL OF GREASE,MUST REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN;FLOORS BEHIND /UNDER UPRIGHT COOLER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.CEILING TILES AT THE REAR area MUST BE SEALED;BASE WALL AT THE REAR SIDE MUST BE CLEAN

MAR 31
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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 REMOVE CARDBOARD ON TOP OF THE SHELVES FOR DRY INGREDIENTS,MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEAN

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. FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR;FLOOR AROUND WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ,UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN; WALLS AND COVING NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 3 INCH HOLE MUST BE SEALED

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