China Court Restaurant

March 7, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN/FOUL ODOR BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ALSO GREASE TRAP BOX IS OOZING WASTE WATER FROM TOP/SIDES LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 10Priority
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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES,FRONT/REAR DOORS TO PREMISES WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/REAR AREANOT MAINTAINED i.e. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER,BUILDING/TRASH DEBRIS IN,AROUND SAID AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AREA,NOTIFY GARBAGE CO FOR SERVICE,ENSURE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING TO DUMPSTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS MISSING MUST PROVIDE,SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS AT COOKING LINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY AT REAR STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.DETAIL CLEAN CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPLACE CEILING TILES THAT ARE STAINED/DUSTY/DAMAGED.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM BENEATH THE MOP SINK THAT IS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN/TOILET ROOMS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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