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Chen's Garden

January 10, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRONT EXIT DOOR TO STREET WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR DURING THIS INSPECTON.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 1/17/12.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT SINGLE SERVICE FORKS,SPOONS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.ALSO REMOVE REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK,DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON SHELVINGS AT REAR,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 16, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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