MAR 13
2012
PASS · 0 violations
TASTE OF CHINA.
Chicago Health Dept
7534 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2012.
5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2012.
Last inspected Mar 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 28
2012
FAIL 5 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #580380,04-14-11 NOT BEEN CORRECTED,FOUND # 33 EXHAUST HOOD,FILTERS,COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS,#34 FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY; SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED GIVEN 7 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION 03-09-12
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. SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER FULL OF GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE FOOD INSIDE COOLER 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED,MUST SEAL HOLE ON CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM; WALL FAN VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON 2 LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA
APR 14
2011
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood, filters, coolers, storage shelves, exterior cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Apron uniform not clean on food handler. instructed to wear clean uniform while handling food and in prep area.
APR 7
2010
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 16
2010
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD MUST BE CLEAN,AND MAINTAIN
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT ,MUST INSTALL FLOOR TILES NEAR HANDSINK,MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN
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. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH PEELING PAINT,MUST REPAINT WITH NONTOXIC
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK OR UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE
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. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS IN THE PREP AREA,
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