NEW CHINA STATION
2411 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
NEW CHINA STATION has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 4, 2017. The most recent inspection, on February 17, 2023, found no infractions.
3 of 14 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.
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.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 28, 2022. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 18, 2022. For example:
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 19, 2020. For example:
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 19, 2020. For example:
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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 February 26, 2018. For example:
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.
14 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES, EXCESSIVE GREASE AROUND AND ON TOP OF THE WOK STATION, SMOKER UNIT, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Canvass
12 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
- OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF COOKED FOODS AND RAW VEGETABLES DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, CRAB RANGOON AND RAW CUT VEGETABLES (CARROT, GREEN ONIONS AND PEPPERS) STORED IN BOXES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN FROM THE SUPPLIER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOOD IN BOXES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED COOKED EGGROLLS STORED INSIDE OF A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES, EXCESSIVE GREASE AROUND AND ON TOP OF THE WOK STATION, SMOKER UNIT, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF VALID CERTIFICATE.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500578 ON 4/22/21 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - PREP HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. 55 - OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
- NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- PREP HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Complaint Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Complaint
7 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED LARGE TRASH CAN-STYLE CONTAINER HOLDING RICE UNLABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING PANELS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
8 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL CARRYUT CONTAINERS AND LIDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Canvass
13 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL CARRYUT CONTAINERS AND LIDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Observed the three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a sewage-like smell in the kitchen. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- Observed the outside rear of facility to be cluttered- observed debris from apartment construction/move in and unused items (refrigerators, tool boxes, etc). Instructed facility to remove all items from rear to help prevent possible pest harborage and to maintain.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Complaint
4 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Observed 5 rat droppings under the rear storage shelves, 5 rat droppings on the shelf under the prep table with large bins of sealed ingredients in the kitchen, and 15 droppings at the front counter area. Instructed facility to remove any pests and evidence and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Observed a missing light shield in the kitchen above the prep tables. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Observed the three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a sewage-like smell in the kitchen. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- Observed the outside rear of facility to be cluttered- observed debris from apartment construction/move in and unused items (refrigerators, tool boxes, etc). Instructed facility to remove all items from rear to help prevent possible pest harborage and to maintain.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
8 infractions
- 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
- Observed the three compartment sink waste water pipes not maintained- found the waste water pipe leading to the grease trap cut open at the south end causing waste water to flow onto floor. Instructed facility that sewage and/or waste water must be properly disposed of at all times. Plumber on site repaired and capped end and water now releases properly. Critical violation 7-38-030.
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
- Previous serious violations not corrected from report # 2130116, dated 1-9-18: Violation 18- "Found rat droppings on site: 25 in the rear furnace closet, 15 in the rear storage area, and 20 in the food prep area. Instructed facility to remove all pests, clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service." Violation 29- "Violation 41- " OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE PATIO. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain." CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall 2 door refrigerator in the prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to only store food items in food grade materials and to maintain.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Observed the top of the cook line grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris and grease on cooking equipment and shelving throughout. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Observed gaps in the floor along the wall bases throughout entire facility. Instructed facility to seal all gaps and maintain. Observed items stored on floors in the rear storage area. Instructed facility to elevate all items at least 6 inches off floor and maintain to facilitate proper cleaning methods.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Observed multiple water stained ceiling tiles throughout prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink to be leaking at the base and handles. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- Observed food handlers working without proper hair restraints. Instructed to correct and maintain.
- 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Found rat droppings on site: 25 in the rear furnace closet, 15 in the rear storage area, and 20 in the food prep area. Instructed facility to remove all pests, clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1978860, dated 1-4-17: Violation 34- "OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." Violation 35- "OBSERVED GRASE BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." and Violation 41- " OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE PATIO. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall 2 door refrigerator in the prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to only store food items in food grade materials and to maintain.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Observed the top of the cook line grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris and grease on cooking equipment and shelving throughout. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Observed gaps in the floor along the wall bases throughout entire facility. Instructed facility to seal all gaps and maintain. Observed items stored on floors in the rear storage area. Instructed facility to elevate all items at least 6 inches off floor and maintain to facilitate proper cleaning methods.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Observed multiple water stained ceiling tiles throughout prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink to be leaking at the base and handles. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- Observed food handlers working without proper hair restraints. Instructed to correct and maintain.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- License
5 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BY REAR RECEIVING DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED GRASE BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE FOOD PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE PATIO. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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