APR 15
2019
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN II.
BEAT. 35/100
7836 S WESTERN AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 15, 2019 · passed
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 82019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2019
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED (COOKED EGG ROLLS, CRAB RAGOONS, ETC.). FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SEE VIOLATION #60.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 80 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE, UNDER THE SINKS, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN THE GARBAGE CAN LID BEHIND THE WATER TANK. 10 DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND 40 IN THE FRONT BY THE HAND WASHING SINK, IN/AROUND THE DEEP FRYER IN THE FRONT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING DUE TO OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PICK UPS TO HANDLE THE VOLUME OF GARBAGE OR OBTAIN ANOTHER RECEPTACLE BUT LIDS MUST STAY TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2182123 DATED 07/19/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #37-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. #47- REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT NEAR FRYERS. REMOVE POP CRATES AND ROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. #49-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. #55-OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AD STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL AND CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
JUL 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT NEAR FRYERS. REMOVE POP CRATES AND ROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AD STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVEED HOLES ON WALL AND CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JUN 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED SHRIMP 49.3F, CHICKEN 50.0F AND BEEF 55.1F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(RICE 158.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL CARDBOAD FROM SHELVING UNIT NEAR FRYERS. REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, HOLDING UNITS, ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED TO SEAL CREVICES AT MOP SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR/SEAL PROPERLY. OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED AS SHELF LINERS IN VARIOUS FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE MATERIALS EASILY WASHABLE AND NONABSORBENT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. CEILINGS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA AND ELECTRICAL WIRING ABOVE ICE MACHINE(DUST BUILDUP)
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS.
DEC 12017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SUCH AS PLASTIC TOGO CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS ARE USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED USING DUCT TAPES TO SEAL CREVICES AT MOP SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPES AND REPAIR/SEAL PROPERLY. OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED AS SHELF LINERS IN VARIOUS FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE MATERIALS EASILY WASHABLE AND NONABSORBENT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP SEPARATELY.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES TO ENROLL IDPH FOOD HANDLER COURSE.
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APR 72017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
COOKED BEEF-84.8F, COOKED PORK-78.1F, AND COOKED CHICKEN-79.6F SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
MAR 152017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
MAR 32017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS, WOK STATION, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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