UNCLE ZHANG CHINESE CUISINE.
742 W 31ST ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 192024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-305.12: OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.
4-204.119: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 172024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
3-305.12: OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.
4-204.119: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2608865 DATED ON 12/10/2024 NOT CORRECTED #47 (4-501.11): STILL OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE. #55 (6-501.11): STILL OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. - Repeat INSTRUCTED MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
DEC 102024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY. MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WAS INSPECTED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. FOOD HANDLER ONLY RINSED HANDS WITH WATER WITHOUT USING HANDWASHING SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDWAS USING HAND WASHING SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT AL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO WASH DISHWARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/13/2024, REPORT #2594496: #41: 4-901.12: STILL OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM FOR SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. FOUDN WIPING CLOTHS SOILED UNDER THE COOKING EQUPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME. #47:4-501.11: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE. #49: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE DOOR, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. - Repeat #56: 6-304.11: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MUST CORRECTED ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
MAY 132024PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF A COOLER (NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, FISH, RICE NOODLES AND LIVER TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 52.8F TO 57.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED OF ITEMS, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 80LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. PRIORITY 7-38-005 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE COOLER FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE LARGE (#10) CANS THAT THE PRODUCT CAME IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ONCE CAN IS OPEN TO STORE ALL EXCESS PRODUCT IN CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAG.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM FOR SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE. -THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE DOOR, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
JUL 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT SUBPUMP ROOM.
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JUN 292023FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING ON TEST STRIP FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. FOUND THE DISPENSER LINE CUT NEAR THE ENTRY POINT OF THE MACHINE AND CHEMICAL DISPENSING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT COMPANY TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY AREA BY THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER UNIT, IN THE REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN BY THE UTILITY SINK AND BAKERY ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE WALLBASE AND DRY PRODUCT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INTSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER) AND FRYER BOTTOM AREA, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT.
FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA OF THE DINING ROOM. A HOT WATER MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THAT ROOM WITH A HANDSINK AND DISHWARE FOR HOT BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THAT HANDSINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED WASTE WATER RUNNING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FROM THE LARGE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN AN ENCLOSED ROOM WITH THE SUB PUMP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GREASE TRAP AND/OR SUB PUMP SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL TOILETS AND SINKS.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO THE SUB PUMP ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AS IT MAY BE A HIDING AREA FOR MICE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT SUB PUMP ROOM.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN TWO SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 312022FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF SOAP AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE ALL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN FLY FREE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
SPONGES ON SITE ARE WORN AND TORN INSTRUCTED IF SPONGES ARE GOING TO BE USED ON SITE THEY MUST BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE CAN OPENER ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON BLADE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING OR RPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT PTRAP ON BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS CLEAN
NO FOOD HANLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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