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TIENTSIN RESTAURANT

2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TIENTSIN RESTAURANT has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 29, 2015. The most recent inspection, on October 1, 2019, found no infractions.

1 of 6 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 temperature control, Pests and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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 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 December 14, 2017. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • 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 December 14, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on December 14, 2017. For example: TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2017. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2017. 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGE PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK, ETC.) TO ALLOW PROPER WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZING IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE LARGE PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW PROPER DISH WASHING IN THE CURRENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND CONTAINERS OF BEEF MARROW AT 71.6F, PORK ORGANS AND OCTOPUS AT 82.0F STORED OUT ON THE PREP AREA. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR MORE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $175. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WAS OBSTRUCTED WITH PANS OF MEAT, BAGS, AND OTHER UNECCESSARY ITEMS PREVENTING EMPLOYEES FROM WASHING THEIR HANDS. THE ABOVE MENTIONED SINK DID NOT CONTAIN SOAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UPON REQUEST THE MANAGER REMOVED RUBBISH FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PROVIDED SOAP. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN WHERE FACILITY STORES PAPER GOODS AND DRY FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN & SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED UNDER THE 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MANAGER RELOCATED FOOD ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM ANY TOXIC CHEMICALS. Any product containing chemicals must be properly labeled and stored in a separately away from any food and/or food contact surfaces. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGE PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK, ETC.) TO ALLOW PROPER WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZING IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE LARGE PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW PROPER DISH WASHING IN THE CURRENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS AND FLOUR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPLASHES AT PREP TABLE.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE NOT DURABLE AND SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE FOR PROPER CLEANING.

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