Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN on .
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Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582203
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472598
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.(EMPLOYEE PREPING , COOKING FOODS UPON INSPECTION). FOUND BOTTLED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED INSIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVED AND REMINDED PIC THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING NOTHING IN, ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK,-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATING ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR, INTERIOR, SHELVES OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WE OBSERVED WALLS,DOORS, FLOORS OF ESTABLISHMENT NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO THROUGHLY CLEAN, DUST, GRIME, DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON WALLS, DOORS AND FLOORS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359650
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO DATE MARKING,(COOKED EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP).INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL FOODS PREPARED AND COOKED ON SITE AND ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH NAME PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED AT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR THAT DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSED COMPLETELY. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOFED/ TIGHT-FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS( BBQ PORK) AND SINGLE USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN TOWELS IN USE INSIDE OF SANITIZING BUCKETS AT PREP STATIONS.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STORAGE FOOD PANS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA FOR NUTS, COOKIES,ETC. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES PREPARING, HANDLING FOOD AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2357186
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES USE DUE TO BLOCKAGE BY RICE COOKER STATION AND STORED BUCKETS. MANAGER REMOVED RICE COOKER AND STORED BUCKETS FROM HAND SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE NOTHING IN FRONT, ON, OR INSIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO DATE MARKING,(COOKED EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP).INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL FOODS PREPARED AND COOKED ON SITE AND ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH NAME PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS IN ENGLISH FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC. STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED AT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR THAT DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSED COMPLETELY. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOFED/ TIGHT-FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS( BBQ PORK) AND SINGLE USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH UNCLEAN DIRTY APRONS ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR WORKERS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN TOWELS IN USE INSIDE OF SANITIZING BUCKETS AT PREP STATIONS.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STORAGE FOOD PANS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA FOR NUTS, COOKIES,ETC. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND IN-USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS, RICE COOKER BASIN ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES PREPARING, HANDLING FOOD AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346086
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES USE. HAND SINK BLOCKED COMPLETELY BY RICE COOKER AND STORED BUCKETS. MANAGER REMOVED RICE COOKER AND STORED BUCKETS FROM HAND SINK AREA-COS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE NOTHING IN FRONT, ON, OR INSIDE OF HANWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO DATE MARKING,( COOKED EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP.INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL FOODS PREPARED AND COOKED ON SITE AND ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH NAME PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED AT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR THAT DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSED COMPLETELY. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOFED/ TIGHT-FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS,( BBQ PORK). INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH UNCLEAN DIRTY APRONS ON. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR WORKERS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN TOWELS IN USE INSIDE OF SANITIZING BUCKETS AT PREP STATIONS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO DUST BUILD-UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA FOR NUTS, COOKIES,ETC. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES PREPARING, HANDLING FOOD AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240371
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP COOLER GASKETS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, DIRT, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN WASHROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166871
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
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: COVER AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVES AND FAN COVER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS..
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL WALLS, CEILING VENTS, VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL AREAS(DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE, DUST BUILDUP).
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD AND EQUIPMENT IN WASHROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150488
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
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: COVER AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL WALLS, CEILING VENTS, VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL AREAS(DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE, DUST BUILDUP)
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD AND EQUIPMENT IN WASHROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1996185
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
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: SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN MULTI USE TONGS TO HANDLE RAW CHICKEN FROM A CONTAINER INSIDE OF A TWO DOOR COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TONGS WITH CLEAN ONES AND TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE TONGS DAILY.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE, WOK STATION, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINER EXTERIOR SURFACES, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIORS OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AS DESCRIBED: UNDER SINKS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD, UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES STORING BULK CONTAINERS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE STANDING WATER, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT, INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN BEHIND AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND OTHER ITEMS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE STAINS AND SPLATTER. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN THE WALK-IN UNITS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE THREE COMP SINK, THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS OBSERVED WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE WHERE MISSING.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO AVOID CLUTTER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS FOR THE PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE CLEAN WIPING CLOTHS FOR CLEANING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976527
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
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: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751758
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
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: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CUTTING BOARDS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE CUTTING BOARDS WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE RESTROOM AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588982
Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND KITCHEN CONTACT SURFACES; FRYER, STOVE, RICE COOKERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND STOVE AND FRYER, STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60619
237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
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