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SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll

7836 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll 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
1961230

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975571

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN 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: OBSERVED 2 SHEET PANS OF EG ROOLLS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DATE LABELING FOR ALL PREPARED ITEMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LEFT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND LEFT KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE INSIDE OF THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734827

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN 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: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS IN THE REAR UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK SEASONINGS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DIAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547178

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN 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: NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST 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 DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512793

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN 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: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND OLD FOOD.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS,DUSTY/NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490291

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN AVE

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

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: EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473769

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN 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: FOUND APPROX 10LBS OF EGGS INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 57F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.MANAGER REMOVED EGGS AND DISCARDED-CDI.CRITICAL VIOATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.APPROX COST $10.00

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296832

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN 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: EXTERIOR OF ALL GRAY BUS PANS USE FOR STORAGE NOT CLEAN,OF DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.IF CANNOT BE CLEAN.MUST REPLACE GRAY BUS PANS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: POP,WATER STORED ON FLOOR AREAS OF PREMISES.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEASE 6-INCHES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1072364

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN 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: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF FOOD SPILLS AT REAR PREP TABLE WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE KEPT. MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT WITH EMPHASIS AT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1072311

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN 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: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF FOOD SPILLS AT REAR PREP TABLE WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE KEPT. MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT WITH EMPHASIS AT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER BY RESTROOM AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150515

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150501

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH CHINA KITCHEN ll · 7836 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.NEED TO INSTALL FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK. (PREMISES MAKES SMOOTHIES IN FRONT). WILL RETURN FOR RE-INSPECTION 7/5/12PREMISES IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.NEED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO A DRAIN PER CITY CODE.

  • 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.NEED TO CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS. (DUSTY)ALSO CLEAN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.

  • 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.NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR. NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS REAR AND FRONT DINNING AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR AND FRONT DINNING.

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204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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