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CHINA SPRING

7005 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHINA SPRING on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636331

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOM SINK.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.PENCILS,PENS,ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623985

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE WERE PREPARED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, YUN CHING LIU, ARRIVED AT 1:15 PM AFTER WALK-THROUGH OF PREMISES WAS COMPLETED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MESH OF REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND LARGE GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, DUST, AND SPILLS TRHOUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND THREE COMP, & IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BROKEN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609484

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14--- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)---ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT STAIRWELL AND WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-501.114--- NOTED UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608959

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED IN-USE COOKS RICE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 75.9F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: NOTED CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK LINE. MUST ELEVATE FROM THE FLOORS.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT STAIRWELL AND WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR HANDLE OF THE RICE COOKER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WOK LINE AND REAR DISH AREA WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT THE WOK LINE HAND WASHING SINK. UNABLE TO TURN ON OR OFF WITHOUT A WRENCH AND COLD WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573351

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560787

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114---LARGE METAL CAGE ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REMOVED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560295

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED ANIMAL-ORIGIN RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED FRESH LETTUCE AND FRESH VEGETABLES IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST BE NON-POROUS, CLEANABLE MATERIAL SUCH AS METAL OR HARD PLASTIC.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA AND REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING THE ONE DOOR UNUSED COOLER, WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED WITH MOP HEADS IN DIRTY MOP BUCKET AND DIRTY MOP SINK BED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT MOP SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.----UNUSED ONE-DOOR COOLER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.----LARGE METAL CAGE ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REMOVED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR RECENT HIRING FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-29-20 REPORT #2385502 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #39- FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#47- NOTED TORN AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND/OR REPLACE.#53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE AND STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385502

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGROLLS 50.7F/49.5F, CHICKEN 57.2F,SHRIMP 53.1F, CRAB RANGOON 52.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 -

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE AND STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291151

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES. MUST NOT USE FOAM CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOWL TO DISPENSE FOOD PRODUCTS. PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS. -

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEELS OF UNITS,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LID,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP AT DIPPING WELL WATER SUPPLY

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: VARIOUS TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA/STAIRCASE. MUST PROPERLY STORE TOOLS IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE/HOT WATER TANK

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290792

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES. MUST NOT USE FOAM CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOWL TO DISPENSE FOOD PRODUCTS. PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS. -

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED AT 2:30pm EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A THERMOMETER PARTIALLY RUSTY,DIRTY AND NOT CALIBRATED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEELS OF UNITS,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LID,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP AT DIPPING WELL WATER SUPPLY

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: VARIOUS TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA/STAIRCASE. MUST PROPERLY STORE TOOLS IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE/HOT WATER TANK

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-31-18,REPORT #2213794 #58) PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT FROM 8-31-2018,REPORT #2213794 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.MANAGER PICKED UP FOLDED SUMMARY REPORT FROM BEHIND CASH REGISTER.NEW REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213794

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1956008

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA SPRING · 7005 N CLARK ST

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: NOTED FOOD STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS(TOMATO KETCHUP)IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER. NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED WOK RANGE WITH BAKED ON GREASE AT HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RANGE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED PACKING AT REAR AND DOWN THE STAIRS LEADING TO REAR DOOR CREATING CLUTTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOREMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60626

177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

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