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SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN

5609 W DIVISION ST · Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632720

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5609 W DIVISION ST

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362390

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY CONCENTRATED SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359850

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPE AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK/BROWNISH SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY CONCENTRATED SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND FRESH BROCCLI STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311414

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND DOORS TO ALL COOLER, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND BOXES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES IS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOUCRE FOR PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING TO THE WALL AND EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184681

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT . VIOLATION PF 7-38-012

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURES ON LOCATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROCEDURES AND PACKAGE. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSEVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL AN EMPLOYEE IN THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. VIOLATION PF 7-42-090

Short Form ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184635

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION 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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176413

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION ST

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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169436

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION ST

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 40 MICE BROPPINGS AT DINING AREA NEXT TO BENCH.AND ON CARDBOARD LINER WHERE EGGROLL BAGS ARE STORED. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.INSTRUCTED MAANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND TO MAKE REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 1/31/2018 REPORT#1956133 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION#36 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA DIRTY. VIOLATION#38 OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR AT GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT HOT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES OFF GLASS. OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT GREASY,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN KITCHEN AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEXT TO HOT LINE NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND TO PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1956133

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION 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: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS (IE PINEAPPPLE PIECES).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS INTO A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER. OBSERVED WORN OUT PLATIC SHELVING LINERS WITH HOLES IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE PLASTIC SHELVING LINERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064757

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION ST

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: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY, THE SIDES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS: INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, WASHROOM, STORAGE AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STOCK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1996077

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS STILL NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995600

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED RICE BEING WASHED IN A BUCKET IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS AT $15. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #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: NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH A RACK IN THE TOILET ROOM, NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED #10 CAN USED FOR FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976664

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 5609 W DIVISION ST

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: MUST CLEAN THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD PARTICLES IN FRONT OF PREMISES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS OF GREAS AND FOOD PARTICLES IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN THE WASHROOM ,ALONG WALL BASE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WSHHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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