SEP 19
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YANBANG CAI SICHUAN RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 36/100
228 W CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 19, 2017 · passed
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, DISHMACHINE AND PREP TABLES) TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DIRT. ALSO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AT REAR AND REMOVE THREADS FROM FAUCET OF SAME.
SEP 122017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2017
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISHMACHINE HAS 0 PPM CHEMICAL SANITIZING RINSE FOR UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE ACCEPTABLE CHEMICAL SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 35 0R MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BULK CONTAINER STORAGE AREA OF KITCHEN AND 15 LIVE CRAWLING ROACHES AT DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE BETWEEN NOW AND PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP RUNNING DOWN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT WOK STATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, DISHMACHINE AND PREP TABLES) TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DIRT. ALSO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AT REAR AND REMOVE THREADS FROM FAUCET OF SAME.
NOV 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK STATION) TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
NOV 182016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KICHEN BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER, ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES, UNDER/BEHIND AND AT THE SIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OF THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE TABLE WHERE THE SLICER IS LOCATED AND IN THE HALL AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE DINING ROOM ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORED ITEMS. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED THAT PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLTION #18 TO REMOVE DROPPINGS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD UP; MUST CLEAN WALL AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN EXTERIOR OF TRAP AND PAINT IF NECESSARY ONCE CLEANED.
MAR 22016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING, CLEAN TOP OF DISHMACHINE, BOTTOMS OF STORAGE TABLES AND PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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FEB 242016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE ORKING SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY HOLES THAT MAY BE BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT THAT ARE NOT VISIBLE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING, CLEAN TOP OF DISHMACHINE, BOTTOMS OF STORAGE TABLES AND PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
JUN 92015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 9
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
JUN 22015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITAION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-012.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOR FOR 3-COMP SINK, RESTAURANT MGT WERE ASKED BEFORE TO OBTAIN AS DESCRIBED IN THE LAST INSPECTION COMMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1496586 DATED ON 9-11-14 FOR VIOLATION # (33)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN SPICE RACK AT COOKING STATION TO REMOVE SPILLED SPICES. CLEAN AND PAINT BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE RUSTY. #(34)CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (DISHMACHINE, REFRIGERATORS). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECTED VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
SEP 112014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN SPICE RACK AT COOKING STATION TO REMOVE SPILLED SPICES. CLEAN AND PAINT BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE RUSTY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (DISHMACHINE, REFRIGERATORS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, DISHMACHINE AND PREP TABLES) TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DIRT. ALSO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN EXTERIORS AND PAINT GREASE RECEPTORS AT THREE COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE.
MAY 62013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 6
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FAN IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
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