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South China Kitchen #2 Inc.

7836-7838 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
62/100

Clean record — passed all 3 inspections

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2011-04-27
Pass Rate
33%
0 failures
Score
62/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2011-04-27
No failures across all 3 inspections on record
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation minor 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
2011-04-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP FOUND AT 45.1F-UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE INSPECTED BY CDPH - CITATION ISSUED - CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

EGG ROLLS - 76.8F, CHICKEN WINGS - 78.6F, CHICKEN -101.5F, BEEF- 121.4F, BEEF - 56.6F, AND CHICKEN - 56.6F - ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED (40LB VALUED AT 75.00) - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, EXPOSED HAND SINK, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

critical Pest Activity

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR OUTSIDE DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED.

2010-07-29 Pass Tag Removal
6
minor Chemical Safety

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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, ICE MAC...

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REMOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT, PANS, ETC FROM WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC IN REA...

2010-07-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 52.7F AND REACH-IN COOLER 58.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS M...

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. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 57.1F, COOKED CHICKEN 55.5-56.3F, AND EGG ROLLS 58.3F STORED IN PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS OVERNIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7...

minor Chemical Safety

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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, ICE MA...

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REMOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT, PANS, ETC FROM WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC IN RE...

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