PEKING CHINESE FOOD.
3167 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
6 of 14 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 52025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IN DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED THE HINGES OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND ALL THE CREVICES ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE SAME TWO DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE FULL OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS.
OBSERVED MOPS STORED SUBMERGED IN MOP BUCKET IN UTILITY CLOSET AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED THE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE CLOSET AT THE FRONT OF THE KITCHEN IMMEDIATELY TO THE SOUTH OF THE CASHIER TO BE UN ORGANIZED WITH VARIOUS ITEMS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ORGANIZED AND FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITIES.
MAY 302024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112023PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR AT REAR MAIN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED AT FRAME OF MAIN DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED
THE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WAS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, OR USED TIN CANS FROM ANOTHER FOOD PRODUCT FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE, REUSABLE CONTAINERS AND FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
GRAY CEMENT BLOCKS ARE USED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO HOLD SHELVES TO STORE FOOD ON IT. BLOCKS HAVE POROUS SURFACE GRIMES AND ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH ELEVATED SHELVES 6" FROM FLOOR.
THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE, DEEP FRYERS, AND COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING DOWN ON THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
BROKEN GROUT ON THE FLOOR TILE AT THE REAR PREP AND DISHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
JUL 292022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CAN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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MAR 162021FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIAHREA EVENT AND INSUFFICIENT EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR A CLEAN-UP OF SUCH AN EVENT. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF CUT RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP AND PREPARED GRAVEY. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS ON IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
NOTED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SOLID DOOR AND OPEN HOLES NOTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREENED DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SOLID DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN MESH SCREEN OF THE SCREENED DOOR.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND GREASE TRAP, ALL THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND FRESH DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE WATER TANK CLOSET. THE PEST CONTROL CO. HAD SERVICED ON THE DAY OF THIS INSPECTION AND NOTED NO ACTIVITY. NO TRAPS OR GLUEBOARDS ON SITE. RECOMMEND HAVING A PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AREAS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN PREP TABLE/PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, OR USED TIN CANS FROM ANOTHER FOOD PRODUCT FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE, REUSABLE CONTAINERS AND FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK.----ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. DEEP FRYERS AND COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING DOWN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR TILES TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DEBRIS.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OCT 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP ND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE SHELF THAT BLOCKS THE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
BROKEN FLOOR TILE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
OCT 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP ND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE SHELF THAT BLOCKS THE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.FOUND A RICE COOKER WITH COOKED RICE IN IT,ALSO INSIDE THE COOKER UNIT WAS ANOTHER POT WITH HANDLE(INSIDE THE POT WAS COOKED RICE WITH ONIONS) ON TOP THE COOKED RICE WHICH THE POT WAS PRESSED ONTO FOOD TO KEEP IT WARM.RICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION..FOOD INSIDE THE RICE COOKER WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AT REAR STORAGE AREA
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND SCREEN DOOR WITH HOLES ON MESH,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION,AND KEPT AT WORK STATION
UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
BROKEN FLOOR TILE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-6-18,REPORT #2241185 #58-FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 12-6-18,REPORT#2241185. POSTED ON SITE WAS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM JUNE 8,2018,REPORT #2177051 .NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
DEC 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD (EGG ROLLS)HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 292018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 15 POUNDS OF FRIED CHICKEN INSIDE PLASTIC TUB SITTING ON SHELF AT 65.4F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 15 POUNDS OF FRIED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.TCS FOOD VALUE ABOUT 40DOLLARS.
FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD (EGG ROLLS)HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT FURNACE AREAS, BEHIND GREASE TRAP, AND BEHIND DEEP FRYER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020(A) MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD UP). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND HOLES INSIDE FURNACE ROOM AT WALLS/FLOORS. MUST COVER.
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 252018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 3 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER WOK AREAS AND ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM. ALSO, FOUND HOLE OUTSIDE ON FLOOR BY REAR EXIT. MUST SEAL HOLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.(ENGLISH)
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WOK STATIONS, TABLES, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, AND COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER WOK AREAS/KITCHEN AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, AND HOT WATER TANK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS MENTIONED.
FOUND HOLE AT WALL UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMNET SINK. MUST SEAL.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
MAY 222017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF ROACHES AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES UNDER COUNTERS AT MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER/REACH IN COOLERS, WOK STATIONS AND SURROUNDING AREAS, EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, UNDER TABLES, SINKS, AND SHELVING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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