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SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN

5012 N PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SEE THRU 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
2622539

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5012 N PULASKI RD

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424596

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5012 N PULASKI RD

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: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEAT INSIDE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR MEATS, CANNOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RAILS AND INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/LITTER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236169

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5012 N PULASKI RD

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: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLE TOP AT SAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335297

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5012 N PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1327182

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5012 N PULASKI RD

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 INSPECTION REPORT# 1271385 ISSUED ON 10-04-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33 - Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), cooler door track, shelving need cleaning, display cooler shelving need cleaning. #34 - Floors in rear storage not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink need cleaning(detailed). #35 - Wall by 3 compartment sink, and by front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. #36 - Light shields in kitchen area, dining area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE BINS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED STORAGE BINS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CRACKED ICE STORAGE BIN INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.------------NOTED CARDBOARD LINER AT ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, CHEST FREEZER, STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, CAN OPENER, FRUIT BLENDER, RICE COOKER, WALK-IN COOLER,WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND HANDLE, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE PLASTIC (FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, SALT ETC.) BINS, DINING TABLE, CHAIRS AND LEGS,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (EMPTY BOTTLE, CONTAINER, CARDBOARD, PAPER ETC.) AND REORGANIZE THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA).---------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.--------DIRTY WASHCLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271385

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5012 N PULASKI RD

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 prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), cooler door track, shelving need cleaning, display cooler shelving need cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage room not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink need cleaning(detailed).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall by 3compartment sink, and by front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen area, dining area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604245

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5012 N PULASKI RD

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 reach in freezer, must date and label foods in reach in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving raks had peeling paint, rust, shall be replaced/repair. Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repair/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, storage racks/shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, walk in cooler, storage shelving, under front storage 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: Ceiling tiles, walls in rear kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Walls by walk in cooler, and rear storage shelving area not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
419348

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5012 N PULASKI RD

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: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277649

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5012 N PULASKI RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found Won Tons inside cooler at 46.4 F. manager states that Won Tons are prepared on premises, kept frozen, prior to serving Won Tons are submerged in boiling water for 15 minutes and cooled down and kepted refrigerated and when ordered Won Tons are submerged in boiling water again for 10 mins. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below at all times. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded, approximatelt 5 lbs, value $10. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Cooler used for storage of Won Tons at proper temperature.

  • 30

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cutting boards, can openers, exterior and interior of heavy cooking equipment, coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors along wallbase, in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light and ventilation covers and ceiling tile not maintained. Instructed to detail clean all covers and replace any damaged ceiling tile.

  • 40

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

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in rear and establishment not maintained through-out. Instructed to remove all unsed articles, organize stock and supplies, elevate 6 inches off floor and away from wall and detail clean entire premises.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handlers aprons not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean or replace worn, heavily soiled aprons.

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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