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CHINATOWN CHINESE FOOD

7254 W TOUHY AVE · Chicago, IL 60631

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHINATOWN CHINESE FOOD 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
1194242

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN CHINESE FOOD · 7254 W TOUHY AVE

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

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557285

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN CHINESE FOOD · 7254 W TOUHY AVE

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: Prep tables, cooking equipment, utensils, coolers, storage shelves and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557272

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN CHINESE FOOD · 7254 W TOUHY 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: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed approximately 30 to 40 mice droppings in rear storage room in all four corners. Instructed to remove all evidence, detail clean and sanitize area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods in 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: Prep tables, cooking equipment, utensils, coolers, storage shelves and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor through-out premises 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 covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Open window in toilet room not protected. Instructed to install 16 inch mesh screen over window.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Food handlers uniforms not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to have clean uniforms on daily in food prep area.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in cooler and rear. Instructed to remove any unused articles and detail clean.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
124338

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN CHINESE FOOD · 7254 W TOUHY 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
124326

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINATOWN CHINESE FOOD · 7254 W TOUHY 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 EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM AND DEAD BABY MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL DISCARD THE DEAD MOUSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PLEASE HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY HAVE ANOTHER INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 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.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE.ALSO MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CONDIMENT CART AND THE TOP PORTION OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR.

  • 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.MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND BY THE REAR PREP TABLE, AND THE FILTER BY THE HOOD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

  • 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 THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60631

104 of 135 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

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1975019.

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