SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW CHINATOWN RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 31/100

207 W CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 9, 2014 · failed

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Dec 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 9
2014
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED WITHIN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. FOOD UNCOVERED, STORED ON FLOOR AND RAW PRODUCT STORED ABOVE AND INTERMINGLED WITH FRESH VEGETABLES AND COOKED PRODUCT.FOOD NEEDS TO BE COVERED AND STORED IN AN ORDERLY FASHION TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION. RAW MEAT NEEDS TO BE STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF REFRIGERATOR, ABOVE RAW MEAT SHOULD COOKED FOOD, ON THE TOP SHELF SHOULD BE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE ORGANIZED, COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. FOOD SHOULD BE LABELED AND DATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 11/7/14 # 1228284 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING: #34 FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT MAINTIAN AT ALL TIMES. #33 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN, WALK IN COOLER, SHELVES AND CABINETS ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND TO BE MAINTAINED. #35 WALLS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERAND GREASE ACCUMULATION. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE HOOD IN NNED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP CLEAN AND MAINTIAN. #41 ALL UNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND MAINTIANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION FROM CONSENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON 1ST FLOOR WITHOUT FAN GUARDS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN FAN GUARDS ON FANS WITH IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND SERVICE STATION. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY AND EXISTING ITEMS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED SO THAT THEY ARE NOT STORED ON FLOOR, AND ALL AREAS CAN BE CLEANED.

NOV 15
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN, WALK IN COOLERS, SHELVES AND CABINETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DINING AREA, BASEMENT AREA, BATHROOMS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND ALL STICKY SUBSTANCES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE BUILD UP. CEILING HAS PEELING PAINT IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT P-TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT IN NEED OF CORRECTING, DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND STAIR WAY AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 7
2013
FAILED
7 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

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN WASHROOM, DINING AREA, PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. 27-29 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED.

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN, WALK IN COOLERS, SHELVES AND CABINETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DINING AREA, BASEMENT AREA, BATHROOMS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND ALL STICKY SUBSTANCES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE BUILD UP. CEILING HAS PEELING PAINT IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT P-TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT IN NEED OF CORRECTING, DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND STAIR WAY AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 3
2013
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

DEC 27
2012
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT BUSNESS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. SEWER PIPING GOES THROUGH LEFT SIDE OF DRAINBOARD. ALSO, FOUND PIPING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS AT BASEMENT.(REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT).

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