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See Thru Chinese Kitchen

April 25, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1271385 ISSUED ON 10-04-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33 - Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), cooler door track, shelving need cleaning, display cooler shelving need cleaning. #34 - Floors in rear storage not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink need cleaning(detailed). #35 - Wall by 3 compartment sink, and by front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. #36 - Light shields in kitchen area, dining area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE BINS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED STORAGE BINS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CRACKED ICE STORAGE BIN INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.------------NOTED CARDBOARD LINER AT ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, CHEST FREEZER, STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, CAN OPENER, FRUIT BLENDER, RICE COOKER, WALK-IN COOLER,WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND HANDLE, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE PLASTIC (FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, SALT ETC.) BINS, DINING TABLE, CHAIRS AND LEGS,
code 33
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (EMPTY BOTTLE, CONTAINER, CARDBOARD, PAPER ETC.) AND REORGANIZE THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA).---------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.--------DIRTY WASHCLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 4, 2012: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding 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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