NEW CHINA WOK.
752 W GARFIELD BLVD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 72022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 30-35 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM, BEHIND STORAGE SHELF BY REAR EXIT DOOR, ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AND IN FRONT AREA ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,3- COMP SINK BASIN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION (MARCH 3, 2021) NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED; MUST POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
MAR 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,3- COMP SINK BASIN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND DOOR.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FEB 242021FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER AT MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS,WOK STATION,TOILET ROOM,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOT WATER TANK,PREP TABLES,CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS, UNDER CRATES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/24/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CORNER OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,3- COMP SINK BASIN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND BAGS ON GROUND AND PILED VERY HIGH ABOVE RIMS OF CONTAINER.ALSO, A MISSING HATCH LID ON OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID AND GROUND .MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND GREASE ON LID AND GROUND.MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID ON GREASE CONTAINER AND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND DOOR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 82019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
AUG 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy with employee signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure/kit on site. Must provide written clean up policy and kit for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation certified managers.
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