SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW CHINA 2.

EAT. 83/100

3533 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 23, 2013 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Dec 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. FOUND SMALL AND BIG KNIVES ALL OVER THE TOP SHELVE AND ON THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE THE KNIVES.

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

ONE OF THE RICE COOKER (ONE OUT OF 3)EXTERIOR PART NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR ON THE CORNER AND AROUND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COOLERS WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE SCREEN.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS, WITHOUT HAIR HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO COVER THE HAIR,WHILE HELPING PREPARE THE FOODS.

NOV 1
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND SIDE OF 3PART SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS.

DEC 20
2011
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 13
2011
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON REINSPECTION.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CITY CERTIFICATE OR ENROLL.

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. MUST REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVENS, MOP SINK, COUNTERS, AND TABLES.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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. MUST CLEAN; HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT COVER IN WASHROOM, AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE WASHROOM AND KITCHEN, CLEAN ANR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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