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CHINA CHEF

4042 N NARRAGANSETT AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129321

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4042 N NARRAGANSETT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557519

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4042 N NARRAGANSETT 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: Cooking equipment and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor in walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside refrigerator. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557251

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4042 N NARRAGANSETT 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: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed that all foods not in original container have label and be dated.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor throught-out premises not maintained or cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor, replace any missing floor tile and reseal.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557239

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4042 N NARRAGANSETT 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: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed that all foods not in original container have label and be dated.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor throught-out premises not maintained or cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor, replace any missing floor tile and reseal.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557222

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4042 N NARRAGANSETT 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: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed that all foods not in original container have label and be dated.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor throught-out premises not maintained or cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor, replace any missing floor tile and reseal.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557210

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4042 N NARRAGANSETT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Reach-in cooler in prep area internal temperature at 44.6 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, display and service. Found 5 lbs. cooked chicken at 45.3 F, 10 lbs raw beef at 43.1 F and various sliced and diced vegetables in prep cooler listed above. Instructed that all potentially hazardouas foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded-value $30, 15 lbs.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Front entry door has 1/4 inches gap at bottom in middle. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Pest control log book not provided with all required documents. Manager showed incompleted log book with no recent service invoices or other required documents. Instructed that premises has have a licensed pest control company service premises and provided log book with all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed that all foods not in original container have label and be dated.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Sinks, cooking equipment, prep tables, exhaust hood, storage shelves and cabinets, utensils and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor throught-out premises not maintained or cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor, replace any missing floor tile and reseal.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace or repair damaged faucet.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside all coolers.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70334

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4042 N NARRAGANSETT 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CAN OPENER GREASY AND UNCLEAN,MUST REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES/RACKS UNDER BIG RICE COOKER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; SHELVES ABOVE HOT HOLDING FOR SOUP AND SAUCES UNCLEAN,BECOMING RUSTY ,MUST BE CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST

  • 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. FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ,COOLERS,PREP TABLE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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. WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;BASEWALL IN HANDSINK AREA UNCLEAN AND POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED AND CLEAN;CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED

  • 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. EMPTY BOXES AND UNUSED ARTICLES NEAR STEAM TABLE MUST BE REMOVED

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How results compare in ZIP 60634

254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1445212.

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