GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

6748 N SHERIDAN RD · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

10 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2018.

Last inspected Nov 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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

Serious Food Temperature

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 WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NECESSARY FROM WATER HEATER AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

DEC 1

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 3

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

APR 25

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE, AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18

2016

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Temperature

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 THAWING, UNDER POTABLE COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATOR/COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 COOLER ACROSS FROM FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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 REFRIGERATOR NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO, BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLE NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE, AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

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NOV 6

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

D.UST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING PROGRAM CERTIFICATE NOT PROVIDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 22

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MAY 14

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN ABOVE STEAM TABLE.(TOOLS,ETC. ON SHELVES.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

OCT 15

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 WASH BOWLS,INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

SEP 26

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN TOP OF THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER AND WHITE REACH-IN COOLER,ALSO ALL HANDLES AND KNOBS,GRIME AND DEBRIS ON SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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 TILES AND REMOVE CEMENT FROM ON TOP THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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 FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK(OPENED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE STORAGE)STORAGE AREA. REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED, CLEAN AND RE CAULK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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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