NOV 16
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN LL.
EAT. 90/100
7836 S WESTERN AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 16, 2016 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED 2 SHEET PANS OF EG ROOLLS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DATE LABELING FOR ALL PREPARED ITEMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE LEFT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND LEFT KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE INSIDE OF THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
MAR 252016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS IN THE REAR UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK SEASONINGS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO DIAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
JUN 162015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED A FEW DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NOTED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
DEC 92014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND OLD FOOD.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS,DUSTY/NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JUL 22014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUL 2
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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JUN 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND APPROX 10LBS OF EGGS INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 57F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.MANAGER REMOVED EGGS AND DISCARDED-CDI.CRITICAL VIOATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.APPROX COST $10.00
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
APR 152014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF ALL GRAY BUS PANS USE FOR STORAGE NOT CLEAN,OF DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.IF CANNOT BE CLEAN.MUST REPLACE GRAY BUS PANS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POP,WATER STORED ON FLOOR AREAS OF PREMISES.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEASE 6-INCHES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
APR 172013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF FOOD SPILLS AT REAR PREP TABLE WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE KEPT. MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT WITH EMPHASIS AT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN.
MAR 132013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF FOOD SPILLS AT REAR PREP TABLE WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE KEPT. MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT WITH EMPHASIS AT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER BY RESTROOM AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 272012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2012
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.NEED TO INSTALL FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK. (PREMISES MAKES SMOOTHIES IN FRONT). WILL RETURN FOR RE-INSPECTION 7/5/12PREMISES IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.NEED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO A DRAIN PER CITY CODE.
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.NEED TO CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS. (DUSTY)ALSO CLEAN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.
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.NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR. NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS REAR AND FRONT DINNING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR AND FRONT DINNING.
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