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New China Town Restaurant

September 23, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings0

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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: A LARGE OPENING ABOVE THE REAR DOOR INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN IS NOT INSECT PROOFED; MUST CLOSE LARGE HOLE IN DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS OR BIRDS FROM ENTERING KITCHEN. NO LOG BOOK ON PREMISES; ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS A RECEIPT FROM SMITHEREEN DATED 9/22/14 WITH THE COMPANY'S STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE NUMBER ON IT; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A BOOK FROM THE COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR ONE FAN WHERE MISSING.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORED EQUIPMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST OBSERVED ON VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN ATTACHED WALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GRILL AND SMALL STOVE IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE UTILITY SINK BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER LINE TO THE SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
code 41

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