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CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT

10912 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60628

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629984

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH/WALK IN COOLERS ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365871

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT. ALSO LABEL FOODS IN THE PLASTIC BAGS IN THE FREEZER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE STORED INSIDE THE FREEZER CHEST IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITHOUT LID NEXT TO CUPS OF FRUITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION(DEBRIS).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES AND PLASTIC BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN NOTED INSIDE THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO PROPERLY PROTECT TCS FOODS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WALLS,FLOORS AND THE FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK STORAGE CONTAINER,DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND THE PREP STATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO FLOOR DIRTY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283035

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED 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 POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, DOORS, GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR, INTERIOR AND SHELVES OF ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER SURFACES NOT CLEAN OF ACCUMILATION BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON ANY TCS PREPARED , READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. OBSERVED COOKED, SHRIMP ,CHICKEN EGG ROLLS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DATE TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD 24 HOURS. MUST DATE TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT SHELF LIFE. PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, SAUCES,DRY STORAGE,ETC, NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN USE CLEAN WIPING IN SANITIZER SOLUTION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF STORED AND IN USE FOOD STORAGE PANS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT , IN BOILER ROOM , WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING. MUST PROVIDE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE( PIC) HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282524

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, DOORS, GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR, INTERIOR AND SHELVES OF ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER SURFACES NOT CLEAN OF ACCUMILATION BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SEVERAL,( TCS) FOODS INSIDE OF 2 COOLER IN PREP AREA. APPROX 40- LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 46.9F, 50- LBS OF BREADED COOKED CHICKEN AT 50F,48F, 1-LB OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 52F, 4-LBS OF RAW SHELL EGGS AT 58.0F,40LBS OF BEEF AT 46.8F, 1-LB OF TOFU AT 48.2F, BREADED COOKED SHRIMP AT 49.9F. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY PIC AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 250.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON ANY TCS PREPARED , READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. OBSERVED COOKED, SHRIMP ,CHICKEN EGG ROLLS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DATE TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD 24 HOURS. MUST DATE TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT SHELF LIFE. PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 COOLER IN PREP AREA BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PREP COOLER MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 51F AND REACH IN COOLER AT 48.3F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THAT MAINTAINING 41F OR BELOW. MUST CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL BEFORE USING COOLERS-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, SAUCES,DRY STORAGE,ETC, NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 42 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND HAND SINK, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN USE CLEAN WIPING IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING PREP BOARD USE FOR PREPING FRUITS,ETC WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST SAND, CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF STORED AND IN USE FOOD STORAGE PANS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT , IN BOILER ROOM , WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PIC HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2146190

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED 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: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATIONS, FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, BULK CONTAINERS, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, ROLLING CARTS, ETC.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN, PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 43

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145462

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED ST

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 6 DOZEN RAW SHELL EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (50.0F-57.2F)IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40 FOR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN WHEN EXPOSED SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK AND DRAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATIONS, FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, BULK CONTAINERS, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, ROLLING CARTS, ETC

  • 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, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND UTILITY AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN, PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 43

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981461

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED 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
1981302

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED ST

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: FOUND APPROX 6-LBS OF FRESH SHELL EGGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 60.1F,60.0F.MUST MAINTAIN AT 40.0F OR BELOW.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI/COST APPROX $15.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPON WASHING HANDS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,OBSERVED DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR . MUST REPAIR .INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT IN 2 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.28 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER BLEACH STORAGE UNIT. ALSO 6-DROPPINGS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES.RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946964

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 43

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946586

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED 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 20 MICE DROPPINGS N DUCT EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL AND AROUND PALLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE AROUND ROUTER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

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

  • 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 FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS).

  • 42

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

  • 43

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

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751666

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751381

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1735008 ON 3-29-16: 18-OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND ROLLING CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM REACH-IN COOLER, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNACE FILTERS, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF REACH-IN FREEZER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER SMOOTHIE PREP TABLE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN CHEST FREEZER AND PREP TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF UNUSED COCA COLA COOLER, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF OUTLET NEAR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG SOUTH WALL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, RICE COOKER, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK CONTAINERS(EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS, ETC)

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735008

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT · 10912 S HALSTED 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 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVES, AND ROLLING CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, IN CORNER NEAR CASH REGISTER, ETC, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM REACH-IN COOLER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FILE CABINET NEAR FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1575511 ON 9-14-15: 32-NOTED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS N FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, RICE COOKS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK CONTAINERS(EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS, ETC)

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSESD EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60628

194 of 238 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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