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LIANG'S KITCHEN

2109 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LIANG'S KITCHEN has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 24, 2011. The most recent inspection, on July 27, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 7 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on June 5, 2013. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on March 18, 2011. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • 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 16 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 2015. For example: PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 2015. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN NEXT TO DEEP FRYER, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER NOTED ON FOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA, PERSONAL ITEMS, LETTERS, PAPER BILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLERS REQUIERMENTS NOT MET.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED ON EITHER SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED LIGHTSWITCHE TO TURN BATHROOM LIGHT ON AND OFF VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN LIGHTSWITCH.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY/COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD-REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT BY MOP AND 3-COMPARTMET SINK AND ORGANIZE AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, FLOUR,ETC.)
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,ETC.)
  6. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND COOKED PIG FEET IN CONTAINER WITH WATER AND CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT MUSHROOMS SITTING ON PREP TABLE AT 58.0-60.8F, RAW SHRIMP AT 59.5F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.6F, RAW PORK AT 59.4F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT #10LB, APPROXIMATE VALUE $40.00.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOKS, DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SHELVES, UNDER AROUND STORAGE RACKS,INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE BLACK STAINS AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM, BULK FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN SPILLS AT CEILING ABOVE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASE TRAP-FOUL, SEWER ODOR NOTED AT REAR KITCHEN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS AND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM ALL PREP SHELVES/RACKS, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS, STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE FROM PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. REMOVE POP AND MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH SHELVES/RACKS.
    • 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 FLOORS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD STORAGE RACKS AT REAR, AND IN TOILET ROOM. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOM, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN TOILET ROOM AND NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE HAND WASH SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE DEBRIS AND LEAVES NEXT TO OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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