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China Station

January 9, 2018 · 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: Found rat droppings on site: 25 in the rear furnace closet, 15 in the rear storage area, and 20 in the food prep area. Instructed facility to remove all pests, clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1978860, dated 1-4-17: Violation 34- "OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." Violation 35- "OBSERVED GRASE BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." and Violation 41- " OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE PATIO. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall 2 door refrigerator in the prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to only store food items in food grade materials and to maintain.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed the top of the cook line grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris and grease on cooking equipment and shelving throughout. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed gaps in the floor along the wall bases throughout entire facility. Instructed facility to seal all gaps and maintain. Observed items stored on floors in the rear storage area. Instructed facility to elevate all items at least 6 inches off floor and maintain to facilitate proper cleaning methods.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed multiple water stained ceiling tiles throughout prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink to be leaking at the base and handles. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Observed food handlers working without proper hair restraints. Instructed to correct and maintain.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 4, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings 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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