Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, Inc.
Mostly clean — 8 of 10 passed, one prior failure
2018-11-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHIC...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS OF 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING LINE IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NECESSARY FROM WATER HEATER AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
2017-12-01 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS,CARDBOARD BOXES AND #10 CANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS OF THESE CONTAINERS INTO FOD GRADE METAL OR PLASTIC CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER SPASHED WITH FOOD STAINS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WALLS SPLASHED AROUND MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND MOPSINK.
2017-02-03 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOER AND FREEZERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND GRIME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER REFRIGERAT0RS AND FREEZERS. NOTED CARDOARD LINERS ON FLOOR OF REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY AT FOOD PREP/HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK.INSSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE. CLUTTER IS A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
2016-04-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, ETC) IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYERS. EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE, AND MAINTAIN.
2016-04-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED ON A PREP TABLE AND ON TOP OF A GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 46 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.2F TO 52.1F, VALUED AT $51. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATU...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS RAW SHRIMP BEING THAWED USING AN INAPPRORIATE METHOD, IN A BUCKET OF WATER NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. SHRIMP WAS AT AN ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE OF 37.4F. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED ON THE ACCEPTABLE WAY OF THA...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE WITH EXCESSIVE AND HARDENED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS COVERING THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, ETC) IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, 1-DOOR FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, BOTH CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED FOR USE. ALSO, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SODA C...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYERS. EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS. INTERIOR OF MOP SINK HAS MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER AND REFRIGERAT...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. ALSO CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE, AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED STAFF COOKING AND PREPPING IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-11-06 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOOD THAT NEED TO DRAIN OIL(EGG ROLLS)MUST BE STORED AN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER,WAX PAPER,CHEESE CLOTH ETC.NO CARDBOARDS OR CARDBOARD BOXES MUST BE USED FOR FOOD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
D.UST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING PROGRAM CERTIFICATE NOT PROVIDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2015-01-22 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ENCRUSTED FOOD ON METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT FURNACE AREA,ALSO BUCKETS,PRODUCE ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNABLE TO CHECK AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR BETTER HOUSEKEEPING. FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED UP SPILLAGE UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN CO...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL THREE EMPLOYEE ARE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED A HAIR CONFINE MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP AREA
2014-05-14 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN ABOVE STEAM TABLE.(TOOLS,ETC. ON SHELVES.)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2013-10-15 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CARDBOARD USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL DEBRIS INSIDE THE TOILET AND W...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, HAIR RESTAINANT MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA.
2012-09-26 Pass License 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NOT PROPERLY FITTED TO FRAME DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO SCREEN DOOR MUST BE OPENED OUTWARD.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP MAIN DOOR CLOSED UNTIL SCREEN DOOR IS FIXED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.CLEAN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS, SPECIALLY BACK PART OF UNITS,GREASE. NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTME...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
RE GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE UNEVEN FLOOR(FLOOR IS MADE IN CEMENT) UNDER THE BBQ UNIT, AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TIL...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL METAL SHEETS WEST SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH METAL WALL OF MOP SINK.CLEAN OR PAINT WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM,WALL BEHIND THE SHELF AT REAR STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND CLEAN/PAINT...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE NOT MAINTAINED(HOT WATER HANDLE IS HARD TO TURN)HOT WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. REMOVE DIRTY WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REPAIR THE LEAKING PIPE. PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SI...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
RE-ORGANIZE FRONT COUNTER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.REMOVE NON-FOOD ITEMS(HAMMER AND OTHER TOOLS)FROM UNDER THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS
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