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FRIED RICE EXPRESS

7108 W HIGGINS AVE · Chicago, IL 60656

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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
2230178

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS AVE

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213845

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS AVE

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) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. -

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED .

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213265

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F).FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS:PORK RANGING FROM (46.9F-58.0F),EGG ROLLS 49.7F,CHICKEN 47.8F,SHRIMPS 46.9F,BEAN SPROUTS 47.7F.HOT FOODS CAN BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE,AND COLD FOODS CAN BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 60#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $200 AS STATED BY OWNER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK NEXT TO WORK TABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR STORAGE METAL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING WOK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN COOKING WOK STATION AND MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOPS OF NORTH STORAGE RACKS AND FREEZER STORAGE AREA AND CABINETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND ON WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129562

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS 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: Observed dirt and debris on counters, in cabinets, on shelves, and on many surfaces throughout facility. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the walls in the kitchen, instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a sewage smell in the bathroom. Instructed facility to correct so there is no sewage smell present.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129263

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS 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: Found 5 live cockroaches in the kitchen near the three compartment sink and the furnace. Also observed over 20 dead cockroaches throughout facility. Instructed facility to remove all pests (including dead ones) and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1645218, dated 4-6-17: Violation 32- "Observed food being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store food in food grade materials only and to maintain. Observed tin foil and on surfaces throughout (cooking equipment, prep areas, and refrigeration units. Instructed facility to remove and maintain." Violation 33- "Observed slight dirt accumulation in the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Violation 34- "Observed dirt and debris on floors in the prep area along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on counters, in cabinets, on shelves, and on many surfaces throughout facility. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the walls in the kitchen, instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a sewage smell in the bathroom. Instructed facility to correct so there is no sewage smell present.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1645218

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS 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 food at improper temperatures: in the prep cooler- 5lbs of cooked chicken at 58.3f, in the prep area- 8 lbs of cooked beef at 105.9f, 20lbs of raw beef at 49.1f, and 40lbs of raw chicken at 48.9f. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Said food, valued at $800 (as stated by operator), discarded and denatured. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: Observed foodhandler cutting raw beef, then proceed to rinse hands with water only, then grab broccoli to be cooked without washing hands properly with soap and water. Instructed facility that hands must be washed properly with soap and water in approved handsinks whenever contamination can possibly occur. Operator discarded 2lbs of broccoli, valued at $3, and washed hands properly and sanitized affected areas. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed multiple foodhandlers improperly washing hands- observed foodhandlers going to mop sink and rinsing hands under water only. Instructed facility that hands must be washed in approved handsinks with soap and paper towels. Foodhandlers complied during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

  • 17

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: Observed facility improperly thawing frozen shrimp in a bucket of water. Instructed facility that proper thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40°F or less, under potable running water at a temperature of 70°F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow, or in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Operator relocated shrimp to walk in cooler. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed rice in bulk container not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed food being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store food in food grade materials only and to maintain. Observed tin foil and on surfaces throughout (cooking equipment, prep areas, and refrigeration units. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed newspaper being used in facility when fried foods are cooked to catch grease. Instructed facility to cease use of newspaper and maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on floors in the prep area along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed cardboard being stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filter. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937251

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS 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
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932886

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND ALL FACILITIES (WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.4F, REACH-IN COOLER AT 48.9F AND PREP COOLER AT 46.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ARE: TOFU AT 53.1F/50.8F/51.9F/52.4F, CHICKEN AT 46.6F/49.6F/48.2F, NOODLES AT 56.1F/55.9F/56.2F, SHRIMP AT 62.9F/65.8F, EGGS AT 52.1F/53.8F/55.1F, BEEF AT 53.7F/54.9F/56.2F, EGG ROLL AT 49.8F/48.9F/47.9F/48.2F. INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER ARE: CHICKEN AT 48.3F/49.4F/58.1F, EGG ROLL AT 50.1F/51.3F/49.9F, RAW PORK AT 54.3F/52.2F/51.8F, SHRIMP AT 49.6F/48.9F/48.1F, BEEF AT 52.8F/51.9F/50.9F, WONTON AT 49.1F/48.9F, INSIDE PREP COOLER: PORK AT 51.2F/50.2F, CHICKEN AT 48.4F/47.9F, BEEF AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $2,000.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 500 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA (NEXT TO COOKING LINE) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND FOOD/ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PRODUCTION INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE.INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS-------- ALSO NOTED COOKED CHICKEN IN LARGE COLANDER/STRAINER STORED INSIDE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(EG CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, COOKED RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1515627 ISSUED ON 01-06-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #33 - EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL FLOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, TRAY RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE STOVES,IN STORAGE AREA,IN FRONT COUNTER AREA,BEHIND ICE MACHINE,BEHIND THE STOVES,BY THE PIPES IN THE KITCHEN. ECT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN HAS DUST BUILD-UP BY REFRIGERATION UNIT PREP COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP /COOKING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTS ABOVE THE SODA UNIT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REFIGERATION UNITS NEEDS THERMOMETERS WALKIN UNITS,REACH IN,PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH LITTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.----------MUST CLEAN INFRONT STORAGE ROOM.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515627

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS 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: FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INISDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS 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: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424261

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS 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: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1301167

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS 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: NOTED CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP/STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.-------MUST REPAINT STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO COOKING LINE), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD CARTS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FLOORS AROUND WALK-IN CONDENSER MOTOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEXT TO FRONT SWING DOOR) IN PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM (FRONT SERVICE AREA).

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670767

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIED RICE EXPRESS · 7108 W HIGGINS 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES/RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER,2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR COOLER GREASY AND DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CABINETS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AROUND PREP AREA ,BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED; FLOOR IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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. WALLS IN THE PACKAGING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TINY HOLE ON CEILING IN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SEALED,DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT MUST BE REPLACED; CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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 IN 2 DOOR COOLER

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREP AREA ,MUST BE STORED AT THE REAR AREA

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45 of 65 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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