PEKING CHINESE KITCHEN.
3167 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 7 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 312012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE WOODEN AND CEMENT BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. DOOR JAM OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED RAW WOOD, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MAY 232012FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 57F TO 61.5F WITH FOODS SUCH CHICKEN AT 50.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). REFRIGERATION REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. COOLER IS NOW MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 27F. TAG REMOVED AND MAY USE COOLER.
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS CHICKEN AT 50.4F, 5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.4F, 5 LBS BEEF AT 49.4F, 12 COOKED DUMPLINGS AT 53F, AND GRAVY AT 51.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. CUT READY TO USE/EAT BROCCOLI BEING STORED IN USED, DIRTY PRODUCE CARDBOARD BOX AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING BROCCOLI FROM BOX DIRECTLY AND ADDING IT TO FOODS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAN, WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS AND BROCCOLI DISCARDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER COOKS WOK LINE. REAR SCREENED DOOR BEING USED NOT RODENT PROOF OR TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 1" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. OPEN 1/2 IN GAPS ON TOP AND SIDES. DOOR DOES NOT SHUT TIGHTLY. LAST PEST SERVICE ON 4-19-12. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MAKE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
KNIFE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT/RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE WOODEN AND CEMENT BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. DOOR JAM OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED RAW WOOD, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MISSING WALL TILE IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS (3) FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE CHECKS AND ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
JUN 252010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ROASTER OVEN, DEEP FRYERS, GREASE TRAP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL RODENT TRAPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE UTILITY CLOSET.
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MAY 282010FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
MAY 102010FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CRADBOARD BOXES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, THE FAN COVER IN THE COCA COLA COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, SIDE OF WOK STATION NEXT TO THE FRYERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER THE WOK STATION AND AROUND THE ROASTER AND UNDER THE PREP COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE WOK STATION. CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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