Chinatown Chinese Food, 7254 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60631 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Chinatown Chinese Food
Address: 7254 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Mar 16, 2012

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Inspection findings

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  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 11, 2010 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 22, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 11, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 21, 2011 100
No violation details available. Mar 16, 2012 -

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 11, 2010

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food- transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM AND DEAD BABY MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL DISCARD THE DEAD MOUSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PLEASE HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY HAVE ANOTHER INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE.ALSO MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CONDIMENT CART AND THE TOP PORTION OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND BY THE REAR PREP TABLE, AND THE FILTER BY THE HOOD.

Feb 22, 2010

minor violation #40 has been corrected.
serious violation #18 has been corrected. latest pest control inspection report on site dated 2/12/10.
minor violation #35 has been corrected.
minor violation #38 has been corrected.
minor violation #33 has been corrected.

Mar 11, 2011

Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed approximately 30 to 40 mice droppings in rear storage room in all four corners. Instructed to remove all evidence, detail clean and sanitize area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Open window in toilet room not protected. Instructed to install 16 inch mesh screen over window.
Unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in cooler and rear. Instructed to remove any unused articles and detail clean.
Prep tables, cooking equipment, utensils, coolers, storage shelves and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Food handlers uniforms not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to have clean uniforms on daily in food prep area.

Mar 21, 2011

Violation #18 now corrected.
Violation #30 now corrected.
Violation #34 now corrected.
Violation #35 now corrected.
Violation #39 now corrected.
Violation #41 now corrected.
Prep tables, cooking equipment, utensils, coolers, storage shelves and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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