Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT on .
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Latest inspection
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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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575511
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAGS.
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 AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT, ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED A FEW WATER STAIN CEILING TILES AND DIRTY LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. NOTED DIRTY FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT COVERS DUSTY IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567163
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 ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE FRONT PREP TABLE AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER BEHIND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. ALSO 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH PALLETS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAGS.
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 AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT, ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS,DEBRIS AND ALSO DROPPINGS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED A FEW WATER STAIN CEILING TILES AND DIRTY LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. NOTED DIRTY FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT COVERS DUSTY IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND PROPERLY ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST PROBLEMS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387388
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,STOVE AND FILTERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS ALSO INSIDE ALL REAC-IN COOLERS
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387378
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 OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE REACH-IN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON FLOOR ALOND WALL BASE AND CORNERS,RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE.EGG ROLLS,GRAVY,CHICKEN AND BEEF SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,STOVE AND FILTERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS ALSO INSIDE ALL REAC-IN COOLERS
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154836
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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA, NEAR FRONT COUNTER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC (SPILLS).
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285511
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
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154573
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
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #545789 ON 1-31-12. 32-SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE. 34-REMOVE BUCKET TOPS FROM FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOK LINE AND PROPERLY REPAIR/INSTALL TILE FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE AND SINKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE AND ABOVE AND UNDER SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CLEAN AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, ETC.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE BUCKET TOPS FROM FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOK LINE AND PROPERLY REPAIR/INSTALL TILE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE AND SINKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE, ABOVE AND UNDER SINKS, BEHINBD PREP TABLES, ETC.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545789
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WORN PREP TABLE USED TO PREPARE FRUIT SMOOTHIES. MUST INSTALL A STAINLESS STEAL COVER OR MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM AND SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE BUCKET TOPS FROM FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKLINE AND PROPERLY REPAIR/INSTALL TILE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE AND SINKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE AND ABOVE AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ENCASE DRAIN PIPE FROM MOTOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED POP COOLER FROM PREMISES.
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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