JUL 17
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MR GING CHOP SUEY RESTAURANT.
EAT. 89/100
3549 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 17, 2014 · passed
6 of 7 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
none critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting board that had deep cuts shall be replaced/repaired.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen area, bathroom, rear storage area not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
JAN 302013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning, floor under shelving in rear storage area needs cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, and bathroom, shall be replaced/repaired.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage area, not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, prep areas not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vent fan guard in bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
MAY 92012FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2012
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 557643,11-23-11,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,#33 CAN OPENER,EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEANED ,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY, # 34 FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY #35 WALLS NOT MAINTAINED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN OUT EXIT SCREEN DOOR MUST BE REPLACED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR COOLER NOT CLEANED MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 232011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table, exterior between cooking equipment, storage shelves, cooler shelves, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repaint walls and replace all worn ceiling tile.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
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MAR 102011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exterior between cooking equipment, prep tables, can opener and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling and light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and detail clean light covers.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to repair self-closing device.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in corners in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
JAN 282010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. ALL FOODS IN WALK OIN COOLER MUST LABELED AND DATED
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 EQUIPMENT FULL OF GREASE,MUST REMOVE GREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AROUND MOPSINK NEEDS RECAULKING;MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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. BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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 VENTS IN PREP AREA BECOMING RUSTY MUST BE REPAINTED WITH NON TOXIC PAINT; STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACEED
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN TOILET IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED
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