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Chen's Kitchen China Buffet

November 1, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings4
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Found a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine that makes ice used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean machine, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
code 16
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Observed the shield inside the lower compartment of the ice machine to be damaged/cracked. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed the exposed handsink near the prep area to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink near the prep area to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the dipper well to be out of order. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Observed clutter in the rear electrical closet. Instructed facility to organize and maintain items at least 6 inches off the floor.
code 41

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Compared with No Entry on October 30, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.