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China Hut

June 16, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored in the walk in cooler at improper temperature. Chicken mixture, weight 40lbs, at a value of $40. Temperature of the chicken mixture was 74.2 degrees. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded product. Instructed manager to ensure that potentially hazardous foods need to be stored at 40 degrees for cold foods and 140 degrees for hot foods. Critical Violation #7-38-005 (A)
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Observed black slimy substance on the upper and corner areas of the water curtain compartment in the ice machine. The ice in the unit is used for human consumption. Instructed managers to clean, service and maintain. Observed raw chicken mixture stored above ready to eat food, e.g. broccoli, in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to store ready to eat food below raw foods, during storage and prep. Serious violation # 7-38-005 (A)
code 16
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: Observed 1/4 inch gap at far corner area of rear exit door, that leads to alley. Instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Also, observed front entrance door wide open, allowing 1 house fly in food prep area. Instructed manager to close front door, to avoid pest entry. Serious violation # 7-38-020
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Observed several foods stored in large cans in the walk in cooler and reaching cooler. e.g. tomatoes, mushrooms and soy sauce. Instructed manager to store in food grade container, with lid and label.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed shelving units, in 3 compartment sink area with cardboard liners. Instructed manager to remove and maintain, to ensure smooth and easily cleaned areas. Observed coolers at the cooking line area with torn gaskets. Instructed to repair and maintain.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed hoods above cooking line with excessive grease. Instructed manager to clean, service and maintain.
code 35
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop in designated area.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 10, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.