Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHINATOWN RESTAURANT 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
1424262
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN RESTAURANT · 5922 W LAWRENCE 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321789
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN RESTAURANT · 5922 W LAWRENCE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING AT REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321614
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN RESTAURANT · 5922 W LAWRENCE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE SANITIZING RINSE FOR MULTI USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM CHLORINE LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50-100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F OR ABOVE FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. OWNER REPLACED EMPTY BUCKET OF SANITIZER, NOW AT 100 PPM CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1271278 ISSUED ON 07-20-2012. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 30 - Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler. 33 - Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning. 34 - Floors under cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). 38 - Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER (OLD NEWSPAPER, PLASTIC BAGS, EMPTY BOXES, CONTAINER ETC.) MUST REORGANIZE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271278
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN RESTAURANT · 5922 W LAWRENCE 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: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604434
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN RESTAURANT · 5922 W LAWRENCE 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: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler door tracks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of prep tables lower shelving need cleaning, rear storage racks need cleaning.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment(stove), rear storage rack areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be provided, walls in rear prep area, storage areas need cleaning.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in rear dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88635
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN RESTAURANT · 5922 W LAWRENCE 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Found food items not properly dated/labeled in freezers, coolers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelving by dishmachine area that had exposed wood, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, reach in coolers/freezers need detailed cleaning(crevices). storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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.Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables, and dishmachine areas need cleaning(detailed). Floors in rear storage areas under storage racks, and rear storage room not clean need detailed cleaning.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, dining room areas need cleaning(detailed).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, dining areas need cleaning.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233498
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN RESTAURANT · 5922 W LAWRENCE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233262
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN RESTAURANT · 5922 W LAWRENCE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. previous minor violations not corrected from report#163342 dated 9/29/10 MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:#33-THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE, THE WIRE RACK BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,EXTERIOR OF ONE OF THE RICE COOKER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID/COVER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINER, WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, MSG, DRIED MUSHROOM,ETC.#41- CLUTTER OUTSIDE BY THE END BOOTH IN THE DINING AREA,SUCH AS PAPERS, BALLOONS, BALL,EMPTY BOXES, BOOKS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS, ARTICLES NOT BEING USE TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBOR AGE. CITATTION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CONTAINER OF CABBAGE, MUSHROOM, CHINESE CONDIMENT,ETC, ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE PREP COOLER CONTAINERS. MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED)
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. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60630
194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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