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SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC.

11631 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60628

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642973

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 74.2-75.4F AT THE HAND-WASHING AND 3-COMP. SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER PER CITY CODE (100.0F-110F OR HIGHER). PRIORITY 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561894

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 6 LIVE ROACHES (BIG AND SMALL) ALONG THE WALLS OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINER AND A FOUL ODOR DETECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1532217 DATED MARCH 24, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS. THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE PREP TABLES, AND THE FAUCETS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. 34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. 41-INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE REAR DOOR. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE FAUCET ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM AND TOP SURFACE OF THE HOT WATER TANK. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, VENTS, PIPES/CONDUITS, VENTILATION HOOD AND CEILING AROUND ALL SINKS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE ALL THICK DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND OPENINGS/CRACKS IN THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER TANK AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS/CRACKS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND REAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM)WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZE BIN OR HANDLE UP IN THE ICE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532217

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS. THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE PREP TABLES, AND THE FAUCETS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387681

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN PREP AREA

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387665

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#138754 DATE 07-02-2014(32) MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPATMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN PREP AREA

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387543

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TNE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387481

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TNE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387465

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE,TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE MACHINE WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TNE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154795

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154564

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, 3-COMP SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WEST WALL NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529558

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING-ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES,HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE,INTERIOR OF SINKS,COOLERS,UNDER PREP TABLES AND REMOVE ALL GREASE DUST SPIDER WEBB AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPES,CORDS.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS,UNDER SINKS AND UNDER COOKLINE.MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY/GREASE CONTAINERS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR OF BUILDING.MUST REMOVE CONTAINERS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM AREA.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545797

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: TOILET FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. OBERVED TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FLUSHING VERY SLOWLY PREVENTING THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT TOILET FLUSHES PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES,HOOD ABOVE COOKLINE,INTERIOR OF SINKS,COOLERS,UNDER PREP TABLES AND REMOVE ALL GREASE,DUST,SPIDER WEBBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPES AND CORDS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS,UNDER SINKS AND UNDER COOKLINE. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE AND STANDING WATER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMSIES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY GREASE CONTAINERS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR OF BUILDING. MUST REMOVE CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER DEBRIS FROM AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531322

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN INC. · 11631 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Correct By: Friday, July 08, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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