Chicago
43
BEAT

New China Buffet

3246 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
43/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
3 passed
Last Inspected
2014-03-24
Pass Rate
38%
3 failures
Score
43/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2014-03-24)
Failed 3 inspections (2014, 2012, 2010)
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 24×
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
2014-03-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-03-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, I...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

ALL EXIT/ENTRY DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESEAL OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS,

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING ISLAND, ALL THE DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN I...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR WHERE NEEDED,

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT TOO DIM BY HOT WATER TANK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

2013-08-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. CHICKEN AT 60F, 59F AND 58F TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER NO TIME...

minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM(ONE OUT OF THREE WASHBOWL SINK) WORN OUT, ALSO SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE HOT HOLDING ISLAND, ALL THE DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER,EXTERIOR OF THE WOK STATION,PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE, AND ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AROUND THE CO2 MACHINE, AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, FURNACE ROOM, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HOLES ALL OVER THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE SEALED. WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOT HOLDING ISLAND AND ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

2012-05-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-04-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND 11 DOZENS EGGS ON TOP OF PREP REACH IN COOLER RANGING FROM 64.7-69.8F AND ABOUT 3LBS COOKED FISH AT 54.5F CERTIFIED FOOD MANA...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED ONE FOOD HAN...

serious Pest Activity

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 #521948, DATED 12-16-11. #30, P...

minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS FOR DOORS FOR TWO PREP REACH IN COOLERS AT HOT FOODS PREP AREA, AND SEAL RUSTY B...

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. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT HOT FOODS PREP AREA AND VENT COVERS THRU-OUT BOTH PREP AREAS, EXCESSIVE DUST ON THEM.

2011-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND ABOUT 40 LBS. OF COOKED TURKEY AT 65.4F. CONTAINER ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER STATED, "TURKEYS WERE COOKE...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

minor Sanitation

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 SEAL OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS A...

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MOP SINK, SHELVING UNITS, AND CABINETS UN...

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. MUST REGROUT DISH WASHING AREA FLOORS, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALO...

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. MUST CLEAN, HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS, LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREAS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING AREAS.

minor Plumbing & 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...

minor Other

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.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE STORAGE AREAS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

2010-06-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

rusty vent in dish room.

minor Sanitation

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

not clean wok station hood, filter and rear stove.

minor Sanitation

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

clean floor in walk-in freezer and behind ice machine.

minor Facility Condition

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

replace burnt bulbs and broken light shields.

2010-05-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest 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.OBSERV...

minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED RUSTY VENT IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT WOK STATION, HOOD AND FILTER FRONT, REAR STOVE, AND REAR WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED ...

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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN, AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

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