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NO. 1 CHINA EXPRESS

4248 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
  3. 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 OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND CORNERS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON UPPER SHELVES AND WALL ALONG WALK-IN FREEZER IN FRONT SOUTHWEST STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT FROM WASHROOM AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN SEATING AREA
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
  5. Canvass

    13 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER. 5 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 50F VALUED AT $15. 2 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50F VALUED AT $4, AND 1 LBS OF PORK AT 50F, VALUED AT $1.50. MANAGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE PREMISES AND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; SHRIMP, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC., AREA BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO TEST 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHLORINE TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM OVEN, WOK, FRYER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF REFRIGERATOR, AND BEVERAGE COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DRIED DEBRIS FROM MOUNTED CAN OPENER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND IN TOILET ROOM IN REAR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN SEATING AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE SOILED LINENS PROPERLY, STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR. ORGANIZE OR DISCARD CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  6. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE CAMBRO UNITS. NOTED COOKED VEGETABLES, 113 DEGREES, 3 LBS, $5; CHICKEN, 121 DEGREES, 4 LBS, $10; CRAB RANGOON, 115 DEGREES, 2 LBS, $20; OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES ON SITE. NOTED NO CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK FOR FOODSERVICE STATION IN THE LOBBY OF THE BUILDING WHERE FOODA SERVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE ALL FOODSERVICE UNTIL A CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK IS PROVIDED AT THIS FOODSERVICE LOCATION. ALSO INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES DURING ALL FOOD PREP AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
  7. Complaint

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AT COOK LINE AND AT REAR UNDER SHELVING, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES AND SHELVING AT REAR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME. ALSO LABEL PRECOOK AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER WITH DATE AND NAME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND REAR STORAGE SHELVING AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
  10. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED, CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND SINK IN REST ROOM TIL PREP AREA HAND SINK IS REPAIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE REAR SINKS, AND REAR STORAGE UNDER BULK CONTAINER.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEANAND SANITIZE THE #10 CAN OPENER. ALSO CLEAN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,EXTERIOR OF REAR BOX FREEZER, AND BULK STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO DEFROST BOX FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND WOK STATION, AND FRYER. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN REAR FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NEED TO CLEAN WALLS FRONT BEHIND WOK, AND REAR STORAGE. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND ALL SHELVING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR, WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER, PREP AREA AND AT FRONT UNDER STORAGE RACK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOOD FILTERS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE THREE SCOOPS USED FOR DRY STORAGE BINS IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 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 DEBRIS OF FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE.
  17. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  18. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. License

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PAINT RAW WOOD IN PREP AREA.
    • 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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED VERY SLOW DRAINING AT 3-COMP SINK AND WATER AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR.
  20. License

    0 infractions