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Restaurant: Chen's Garden
Address: 4445 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jan 27, 2012

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VIOLATION #32 HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #33 HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #35 HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
OBSERVED 2 BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN BREAST AND RAW CHICKEN WINGS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN BREAST AT 49.3F, 48.1F AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.7F, 49.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 74.00, AND 40 LBS TOTAL.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 163349 DATED 10/01/09. #30-ALL FOOD NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL/ NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED. #34-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER THE AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, WOK AND DEEP FRYER.(WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED). FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS, UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND WATER HEATER, WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
CAULKING NOT MAINTAINED ,WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(RAW CHICKEN ,COOKED BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP- ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER FOR THE SMOOTHIE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

violation #29 has been corrected.
violation#32 has been corrected.
violation #42 has been corrected.
violation #43 has been corrected.
VIOLATION #3 WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION ON 5/26/10.

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer in kitchen prep area, must date and label food items in reach in freezer. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be replaced/repair. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, ice machine, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). storage shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning by exposed hand sink, walls in prep area need cleaning.
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, and wlk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.

Found/Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report#88708, dated 3/08/2011,#30,Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in freezer in kitchen prep area, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.#36,Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Citation issued#H000072745, with a Court date of 2/16/2012, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 2:00 pm.
Found/observed food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer in kitchen prep areas, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning.
Floors in walk in cooler, under storage shelving in rear storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had holes, peeling paint, in bathroom shall be repaired/sealed.Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas need detailed cleaning.
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen, storage areas not clean need detatailed cleaning(crevices).
Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

Above violation has been corrected at this time of canvass re-inspection on 1/27/2012
Above violation has been corrected at this time of canvass re-inspection.
above violation has been corrected at this time of canvass re-inspection on 1/27/2012.
Above violation has been corrected at this time of canvass re-inspection on 1/27/2012.
above violation has been corrected at this time of canvass re-inspection on 1/27/2012.
above violation has been corrected at this time of canvass re-inspection on 1/27/2012.

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