Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHINATOWN BUFFET on .
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Reported outcome
Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243521
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE AVE
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.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050102
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE 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: OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS PREPARED WITH OUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FORKS, SPOONS IN FRONT CASHIER AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED, (HANDLE UP)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED/CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DELIME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES, #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN 3 TIER CART, AND TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, DISH AREA, REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEA FLOOR REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GRAFITTI ON THE MENS RESTROOM ENTRANCE DOOR, AND IN THE LADIES RESTROOM 1ST.STALL DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND IN RESTROOMS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE URNIAL NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN UTILITY MOP ROOM. OBSERVED DISH AREA HAND SINK DRAINING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981456
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE AVE
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 RUSTY STORAGE RACKS, IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO BULK CONTAINERS LIDS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979072
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE 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: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR/SIDE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA, ALSO THE HALLWAY(TWO)DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF THE TWO DOOR'S. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO POST.(SIGN GIVEN)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSY/OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO BULK CONTAINERS LIDS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE CABINETS, DOOR RUNNERS ON CABINETS, 2 DOOR COOLER. CLEAN UNDER GRILL IN SUSHI AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER BOOTHS NOT CLEAN REAR PARTY ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER FRYERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL A SIDE ICECREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HANDSINK P-TRAP LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631731
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE AVE
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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE SALAD BUFFET STATION, HOT FOOD STATION AND MONGOLIAN GRILL. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE SALAD BUFFET STATION: COTTAGE CHEESE AT 46F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 49.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE HOT FOOD STATION: ORANGE CHICKEN AT 133.3F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE MONGOLIAN GRILL DISPLAY COOLER: RAW CHICKEN AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW SEAFOOD ON A SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW CHICKEN AND POULTRY BELOW ALL OTHER FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF OVEN, CAN OPENER BLADE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS, SPLASH AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1480584
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE AVE
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: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES CONTAINER OF RAW SHELLED EGGS AT STIR FRY COLD UNIT AT 47.8F, TRAY OF BROCCOLI SALAD AT 47.8F AT COLD BUFFET LINE, TRAY OF CHICKEN NUGGETS AT BUFFET HOT HOLDING LINE AT 111.4F AND TRAY OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 131.2F. ALL PRODUCT VOUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW FISH STORED ABOVE COOKED PASTA AND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE TOFU IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED NUMEROUS CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO STORE RAW PRODUCT PROPERLY AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE COVER FOR SOFT SERVE SPIGOTS. REMOVE FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT GRILL LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FRYER LEAKING AT COOKING LINE. REPAIR SAME. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR THRESHOLD LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF ALL SINKS AND WALL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. DETAIL CLEAN WALLBASE AND DOOR IN SAME AREA , EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473886
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473606 6/11/14 NOT CORRECTED #41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BACK ROOM NEAR WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. #35 MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED: GREEN BEANS BEING CUT AND PREPARRED ON TABLE IN DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMERS WALKING BY. OBSERVED BUCKET OF CHILI PEPPERS WITHIN MOP SINK. PEPPERS DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND COOKED. INSPECTION WAS STARTED AT 3:00 PM AND CERTIFIED MANAGER DID NOT SHOW UP UNTIL 3:45 PM SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. DO NOT USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE NON ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CABINETS BEHIND SUSHI BUFFET. SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. SLICER MUST BE DISASSEMBLED AND CLEANED IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN SLICER IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: : OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS. ALL SURFACES OF CABINETS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR BEHIND SUSHI LINE. REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN AND CONTAIN OLD FOOD DEBRIS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE CLEANED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND MAINTAINED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEAILINGS AND FANS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILINGS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473606
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED COLD BUFFET UNABLE TO KEEP POTENTALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.3 AND 59.6 F. UNIT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 5LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN VALUED AT $10 AT 71.3, 5LB OF CRAB VALUED AT $20 AT 70.3, 5LBS OF PUDDING VALUED AT $5 AT 57.3 F, 5LBS OF SLICED CUCUMBER VALUED AT $4 AT 59.6, 5LBS BROCCOLI SALAD VALUED AT $5 AT 64.3 F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT UPON INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1146418 6/4/13 #33 MUST CLEAN FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD OF GREASE BUILD UP AT STOVE. MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SHELVING RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA HAVE FOOD DEBRIS. #41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ROOM NEAR WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. #35 MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA HAS GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS WITHIN WALK IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CABINETS BEHIND SUSHI BUFFET. SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. DO NOT USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE NON ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS. ALL SURFACES OF CABINETS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. SLICER MUST BE DISASSEMBLED AND CLEANED IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN SLICER IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN AND CONTAIN OLD FOOD DEBRIS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE CLEANED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND MAINTAINED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR BEHIND SUSHI LINE. REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEAILINGS AND FANS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILINGS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146418
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE AVE
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: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS AT HOT BUFFET DISPLAY COUNTER RANGE FROM 116.7 .TO 131.9F,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE,TERIYAKI CHICKEN,CHICKEN WINGS,TACO MEAT,AND CHICKEN NUGGETS ALSO INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF COLD FOOD PRODUCTS AT SERVING LINE OF PREP COOLER AT MONGOLIAN GRILL RANGE FROM 48.9F TO 50.6F FOOD ITEMS WERE EGGS,RAW BEEF,RAW CHICKEN,AND IMMINATIOIN CRAB MEAT ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 6LBS AND TOTAL COST $70.00 AIR TEMPERATURE AT PREP COOLER WAS 37.2 AND TEMPERATURE AT HOT BUFFET UNIT WAS 145.8 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A(
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND VENTILATION HOOD OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT STOVE,CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,AND CLEAN SHELVING RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES ASLO MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA HAS GREQASE BUILD-UP ON WALL,MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL IN HALLWAY AREA NEAR DOOR MEAR WASHROOMS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND EXTERIOR DOORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ROOM NEAR WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202423
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE AVE
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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202402
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA HAS BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE TWO FRONT DOUBLE DOORS HAVE A ONE FOURH INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS.NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF THEM.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.CLEAN THE OVEN IN THE PREP AREA AND SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP AND ARE VERY SLIPPERY.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
509414
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN BUFFET · 5030-5050 S KEDZIE AVE
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: MISSING PROPER GUARD AT NOZZLES OF ICE CREAM SOFT SERVE MACHINE. PROVIDE SAME
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK AT INTERIOR BASIN/DIVIDER OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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