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CHINA DRAGON

1343 W 18th ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CHINA DRAGON has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 14, 2011. The most recent inspection, on November 9, 2012, found no infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 14, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2012. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 13, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PREPARED OPEN FOODS ARE NOT BEING DATED, LABEL AND DATE OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • THE CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN DIRTY SPACES BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE KNIFE SHARPENING STEEL IS DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD UTENSILS AND STORE THEM IN A SANITARY MANNER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE GREASY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PREPARED OPEN FOODS ARE NOT BEING DATED, LABEL AND DATE OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • THE CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN DIRTY SPACES BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE KNIFE SHARPENING STEEL IS DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD UTENSILS AND STORE THEM IN A SANITARY MANNER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE GREASY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS AND AROUND THE BASEBOARDS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM WEST WALL AND MICE DROPPINGS 20-25 SOUTH WALL IN THE GARAGE ATTACHED TO THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND IN THE GARAGE. REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE SECOND EXPOSED SINK IS DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WATER GOES DOWN PROPERLY.

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