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NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC.

2438 W DIVISION ST · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621455

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. · 2438 W DIVISION ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH WATER AND A TOWEL AND THEN RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING ON LOWER PREP TABLES AND UPPER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PEROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CRAB RANGOON-64.3F.5LBS. BREADED CHICKEN-70.4F.5LBS. EGG ROLLS-77.6F-117.6F IN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND RACKS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 12LBS. $110.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE INSECT ZAPPER FROM ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL HAND SINKS, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WOK STATION & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932794

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. · 2438 W DIVISION ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WHITE REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 65.2F TO 80F.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED AIR TEMP OF 80F.. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN ,RANGOON ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 59.6F; CONTAINER FULL OF RANGOON PASTRIES AT TEMP OF 68F; BEEF KABOB AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.5F;FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 71.9F. PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. COOKED NOODLE STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP.60.6F.UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.2F;DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 47.1F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.4F TO 51; DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 48F; DICED PORK AT TEMP OF 46.7F;COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 59.6F. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.7F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 50.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INFORMATION WAS GIVEN UNDER ON 9-28-15,REPORT #1454208,UNDER COMMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED STORED FOOD IN CONTAINER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD AND STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOUR BURNER STOVE UNIT IS STORED UNDER THE HOOD OF REAR AREA,HOWEVER NO VENTILATION PROVIDED,UNIT PRESENTLY IN USE.(STOVE IS HOT AND POT WITH FOOD ON TOP THE BURNERS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VENTILATION UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES STOVE AND CAP GAS LINE. DIRTY,STAINS CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR ACROSS FROM WOKS,ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WHITE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE NORTH SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BASE BOARD TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454208

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. · 2438 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: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUUILD UP. GREASE AROUND GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEAR GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SHIELD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155255

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. · 2438 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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1396170

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. · 2438 W DIVISION ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, FILLED WITH BOWLS AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STOE FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS OR FREEZER BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286309

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. · 2438 W DIVISION ST

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 coolers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cutting boards, cooking equipment, storage shelves in walk-in coolers, storage shelves under prep tables, exterior of coolers, and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean covers.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1206314

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. · 2438 W DIVISION ST

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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285469

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. · 2438 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: NOTED SEVERAL MICE DROPPIHGS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER ON FLOOR AND ON LIGHT SHEILD AT THE REAR. REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP DOORS TIGHT FITTING BY PUTTING A SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED FOR INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL TICKET#H000080577-11 VIOLATION#7-38-020 HEARING LOCATION 400 W SUPERIOR RM#112 HEARING DATE 11-1-2012 HEARING TIME3:00PM INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS BY 10-1-2012 AND TO HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT AFTER TODAY'S BY 10-1-2012

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO HAVE ALL CONTAINERS LABELED IN ENGLISH AS WELL AS CHINESE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL HOT LINE EQUIPMENT,SHELVING,TABLE SHELVING,CUTTING BOARDS VENTALATION HOOD SCREENS AND HOOD AND HOOD BACKING NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED OPEN VOID AROUND DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK WHICH NEEDS TO BE SEALED

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659874

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. · 2438 W DIVISION ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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