Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PEKING CHINESE FOOD on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150954
Location recorded for this inspection · PEKING CHINESE FOOD · 129 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612545
Location recorded for this inspection · PEKING CHINESE FOOD · 129 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #612534 ON 10/27/11 NOT CORRECTED. 18/01 - All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES AND FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE RESTROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED SINCE INITIAL INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE SMOKER UNIT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLER, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES, WOK STATION AND GAS LINES BELOW AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE AND GAS LINES, ELECTRICAL LINES WITH BUILDUP FOOD DEBRIS NEAR THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE BACK DOOR AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. REPAINT THE PREP AREA WALLS AND BATHROOM DOOR.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612534
Location recorded for this inspection · PEKING CHINESE FOOD · 129 W NORTH AVE
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES AND FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH INSIDE OF AN EMPTY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE RESTROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE STORED INSIDE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS OF THE DUMPSTERS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP TO PREVENT THE DUMPSTERS FROM OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT VISIBLE. IT WAS COVERED UP BY A POSTER. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE SMOKER UNIT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLER, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE BACK DOOR. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND RESTROOM.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE 2 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
381227
Location recorded for this inspection · PEKING CHINESE FOOD · 129 W NORTH AVE
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: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOODS (CHICKEN, ONIONS, SAUCES) STORED BENEATH RUSTED AND FOOD COVERED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FROZEN FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LID OR A COVER. OBSERVED RUTED WIRE STORAGE FOOD RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS (WIRE RACKS, DOORS AND DOOR TRACKS), VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES, DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST ON THE EAST WALL NEAR THE BACK DOOR AND AROUND THE ANSUL TANK.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 DRAIN STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF CARDBOARD BOXES STORED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
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How results compare in ZIP 60610
316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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