Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHEN'S GARDEN on .
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Reported outcome
Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564400
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546524
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE WOK STATION, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546387
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. REPAIR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH OPENINGS IN THE SCREEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD RAT ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, FREEZER DOOR HANDLE AND DOOR, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, RICE COOKER, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. CLEAN THE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER COMPRESSOR CAGE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.110 OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT ALL OF THE GARBAGE IS CONTAINED INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE WATER SOAKED CARPETING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE WOK STATION, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE TIRES AND CAR BATTERIES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM SHELF.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE SECTION OF DRYWALL NEXT TO THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546092 ON 1/4/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND AND AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES, AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546092
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, WASHROOM, AND FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND AND AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, FREEZER DOOR HANDLE AND DOOR, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, RICE COOKER, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE WATER SOAKED CARPETING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE WOK STATION, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE SECTION OF DRYWALL NEXT TO THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345467
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: TCS FOODS (COOKED EGGROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED CRAB RAGOON) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: WOK STATION NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. TOILET ROOM DOOR AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND HANDLE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222294
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(C) OBSERVED STRAWS AND PLASTIC CUP LIDS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THEM IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, AND STEAM TABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT TRAINING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049891
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH 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: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANLDERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734990
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH GREASE STAINS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL GASKET LINING AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED THICK GREASE AND GRIME EMBEDDED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER PRESSURE OF HAND WASH SINK (HOT WATER FAUCET) AT THE BATHROOM.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441782
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH 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: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441769
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH AVE
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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/21/14 REPORT#1325153 (30)OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORAGE IN GROCERY BAG. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE. (33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. 34 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND ON WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325153
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 65'F HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40 OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 2LBS OF DICED HAM AT 57.1F, 4LBS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS AT 58.2F, 1LBS COOKED SLICE BEEF AT 63F AND 1/2LBS OF FRIED PORK AT 61.1F. A TOTAL OF 7 1/2LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL COST WAS $100. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVERED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORAGE IN GROCERY BAG. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345608
Location recorded for this inspection · CHEN'S GARDEN · 3912 W NORTH 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: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES TO STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, REFRIGERATOR AND ICE BOX FREEZER IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, EXTERIOR OF LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING MSG, AND RICE AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND GRIME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE RESTROOM AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER PREPARING A RICE TO GO ORDER WITH WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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