Grand Chinese Kitchen, Chicago

February 14, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE REMOVE CARD BOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. • OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIPES OF SAME, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS AND UNDERSIDES, HOLDING UNITS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,STOVE,WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDER HOLDING UNITS AND WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES,MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM CEILING TILES. • Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CARDBOARD ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2549501 2/7/2022 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF WOK STATION ON EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF WOK STATION.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WOK STATION.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/14/2022.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 7, 2022: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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