GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

100 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2016.

Last inspected Mar 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN WINGS) AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.1F STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RICE SCOOPS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

FEB 4

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP COOLER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE WOK STATION AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JUN 25

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED #10 CANS USED FOR STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE COOKING LINE TO REMOVE SPILLS.

JUN 15

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT AN IMPROPER INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.1F. THIS REFRIGERATOR HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALL FOODS WHERE REMOVED AND REFRIGERATOR WAS TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR SUCH AS: 3LBS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 58.9F,4LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 54.4F, 10LBS OF CRAB MEAT AT 57.1F, 5LBS OF SHRIMPS AT 56.1F AND 3LBS OF RIB TIPS AT 53.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 25LBS OF FOOD AT APPOX. $250. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED #10 CANS USED FOR STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE COOKING LINE TO REMOVE SPILLS.

APR 24

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SHELVES NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF DEBRIS/OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WORKING AT FRONT COUNTER ALSO PACKAGING OPEN FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE

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JAN 17

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED EGG ROOLLS ON VERY TOP SHELVES NOT WRAP.MUST PROPERLY WRAP EGG ROLLS ON TOP SHELF OF IN WALK IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE CEILING OF COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING/WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JUL 30

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT PREP AREA AND AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN 100PPM OHLORINE SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. PROPERLY STORE.

NOV 5

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN HOOD ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UPPER SECTIONS OF WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST USE UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING FOODS IN FOOD PREP AREA, BARE HAND CONTACT MUST BE MINIMIZED AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 25

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT & COOLERS. CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE CANOPY IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 30

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE BEING USED AND NOT WORKING(RUNNING), NO AIR CIRCULATION-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING INVESTIGATION DIAGNOSED, AND IS CORRECTING THE PROBLEM - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

BEEF-57.1F, SHRIMP-57.6F, CHICKEN-57.7F, CRAB-57.7F, CHICKEN-57.6F, COOKED RICE-68.8F-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES AND COOKED FOODS THAT ARE BEING COOLED MUST REACH 40 DEGREES WITHIN 6HRS(140F-70F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 DEGREES TO 40 DEGREES WITHIN 4 HRS) -CITATION ISSUED -CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). 50LB VALUED AT $100.00 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED).

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY AND UNCLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLE-MUST OBTAIN A KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE OF CLEAN KNIVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE CANOPY IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST USE UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING FOODS IN FOOD PREP AREA, BARE HAND CONTACT MUST BE MINIMIZED AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 31

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 18

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 46.8F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND FAX A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION OF IT TO 312-746-4240 ONCE REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

EGG FOO YOUNG-89.9F-118.5F, SHRIMP-47.6F, CHICKEN-46.9F, CRAB-47.3F, SHRIMP-47.2F. ALL ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

DEC 30

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

DEC 13

2011

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #606313 ON 7-7-11. 30 ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. 32 REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES IN PREP AREA USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHEN STORING UNCOVERED FOOD IN FREEZERS. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND GREASE TRAP. 33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SINKS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (ANSEL SYSTEM & LIGHTS) AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED. 34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES IN PREP AREA. USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHEN STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN FREEZERS. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND GREASE TRAP. CLEAN ALL VENTS IN COOLERS (DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SINKS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(ANSEL SYSTEM & LIGHTS), AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, WOKS, FANS IN COOLERS, ETC

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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 ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUL 7

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES IN PREP AREA. USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHEN STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN FREEZERS. PAAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF WALK-IUN COOLER DOOR AND GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER).

FEB 18

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 REAR SHELVES AND EXTERIOR DRY FOOD STORAGE UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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 IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM , AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEED SOME CLEANING.

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