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China Chef

May 19, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD PARTICLES AND MINERAL-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE BIN OF RICE IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING AROUND SIDES AND TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR OR REPLACE WITH A TIGHT FITTING FOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER AND RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, BOXES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IN REAR CORNER OF GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON CAULK AROUND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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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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