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CHOP SUEY KING

3135 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616990

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616605

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2600863 DATED 08/28/2024 NOT CORRECTED. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: #39. OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN THEM. 49. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600863

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTFAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLLASPED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM, AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575124

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574768

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE DISH RACK IS LOCATED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2567107 ON 11/15/22 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES). 55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPHS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 58 - OBSERVED BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567107

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS IN CEILING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHAREG TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPHS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545648

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINGAGE AT WASHBOWLS LOCATED IN BOTH BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREEN STAIN ON TILES IN STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO CASH REGISTER AND BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CONDENSER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2360062

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359690

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. MISSING DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2282250 DATED 4/19/19. #49,4.602.13, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. #55, 6-201.11-FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55,6-501.12-ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.#55, 6-501.114- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285472

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION. - -

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN,RIBS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE PREMISES DAMAGED BROKEN DOOR AND LARGE GAP OPENING ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER 3"INCH GAP MODE OF PEST ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS PREP AREAS, DISH AREA, HAND SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282250

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION. - -

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING RAW MEAT AND WIPED HANDS ON DIRTY APRON THEN WENT TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT BROCCOLI.ANOTHER FOOD EMPLOYEE USING ONE PLASTIC GLOVE ONLY ON ONE HAND AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER USING THE GLOVE PREPARING FRUIT SMOOTHIES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXISTING KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK TO BE OBSTRUCTED BY DRAIN BOARD OF THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.HAND WASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP AND WALK-IN- COOLER(S).OBSERVED CRAB RANGOON MIX AT 44.1 F, BEEF AT 47.1 F-49.0 F,CHICKEN AT 45.9 F,BEAN SPROUTS AT 50.0 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN,RIBS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE PREMISES DAMAGED BROKEN DOOR AND LARGE GAP OPENING ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER 3"INCH GAP MODE OF PEST ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS PREP AREAS, DISH AREA, HAND SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129686

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOP SUEY KING · 3135 N CICERO 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: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE TWO PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST,AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK ALONG THE FRONT COUNTER. CAULK WORN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60641

201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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