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GOLDEN CHEF CHINESE KITCHEN

3262 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for GOLDEN CHEF CHINESE KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240540

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN CHEF CHINESE KITCHEN · 3262 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580630

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN CHEF CHINESE KITCHEN · 3262 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS WEATHERSTRIPS WORNED-OUT/BROKEN NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 MODE OF ENTRY ACROSS BOTTOMS OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.

  • 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.MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

  • 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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTEIOR OF WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE,SHELVINGS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,HOT/COLD KNOBS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK.

  • 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/CEILING AREAS OF KITCHEN MUST BE CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

  • 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 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.REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT TOILET ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
234094

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN CHEF CHINESE KITCHEN · 3262 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARE AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH-OUT DATE,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATES.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED OPEN CAN FOODS STORED IN THERE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOODS EMPTIED INTO A STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS,OR GLASS CONTAINER BEFORE STORAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELF

  • 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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE LOWER PART OF DEEP FRYER,FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREP SHELF NEEDS CLEANING. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL IN SERIOUS NEED FOR CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1496146.

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