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IBAO EXPRESS FOOD INC.

2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

IBAO EXPRESS FOOD INC. has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 14, 2011. The most recent inspection, on January 15, 2014, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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: Pests.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2012. 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 15 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 25, 2013. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 7, 2011. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on January 25, 2013. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP TO 3 COMP SINK. MUST ATTACH A METAL DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMP SINK.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAK AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY (MICE)IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN KICTHEN STORAGE AT BOTTOM ON FLOOR AND ALONG THE WALL,AND ALSO 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE UNUSED KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAK AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE BINS AND WHERE NECESSARY IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIORS OF CABINETS USED BY CHURCH IN KITCHEN NEED CLEANING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN STUDENTS WASHROOMS(LOWER LEVEL).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STUDENT WASHROOMS (LOWER LEVEL).
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED, UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN OLD KITCHEN AREA, & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN KITCHEN NEDD CLEANING AND/ OR PAINTING. MUST SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD IN KITDCHEN BY EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN. LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN NEED CLEANING.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING STOVE NEEDS REPAIRING. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE WARM/TIPID WATER IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, NEED TO TURN HOT WATER TANK UP HIGHER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM IS CLUTTERED, MUST REARRANGE ITEMS SO THAT FLOORS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
  9. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE COPIES OF COMPANY'S STATE BUSINESS & TECHNICIAN'S LICENSE', PEST SIGHTING LOGS, & MSDS FORMS AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. FRONT DOORS NOT TIGHT-FITTING AT CENTER, 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED - MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT CENTER TO PREVENT ANY PEST ENTRY - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED, UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN OLD KITCHEN AREA, & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN KITCHEN NEED CLEANING AND/ OR PAINTING. MUST SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD IN KITCHEN BY EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN. LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN NEED CLEANING.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING STOVE NEEDS REPAIRING. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE WARM/TIPID WATER IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, NEED TO TURN HOT WATER TANK UP HIGHER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM IS CLUTTERED, MUST REARRANGE ITEMS SO THAT FLOORS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.

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