Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHINA CAFE on .
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Inspection ID
2615489
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Pass
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Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592519
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592085
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, APPROXIMATELY 25 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES NEAR REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD SAFE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CANNED GOODS (PINEAPPLE/CONDENSED MILK ETC) IN WALK IN COOLER OPENED AND STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRANSFER ITEMS TO FOOD SAFE CONTAINERS ONCE OPENED.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2574581 ISSUED 04-19-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #39 - OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #41 - OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON MULTIPLE PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. #51 - OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #55 - OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574581
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON MULTIPLE PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564563
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS DOORS AND HANDLES COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON PREMISES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497575
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
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(O) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497360
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-9-2021, REPORT#2492597 #37) 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #47) 4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 4" AWAY FROM THE WALL. #47) 4-102.1 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. #49) 4-601.11(C) NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK. #51) 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #52) 5-402.12 NOTED GREASE TRAP RUSTY, WRAPPED IN FOIL AND ALSO COVERED IN GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53) 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOM #55) 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. #56) 6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS #56) 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492597
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE OF COOKED FOOD: EGG ROLLS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS PROTECTED MANAGEMENT REMOVED EGGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-19-2020, REPORT#2386259 #36) 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER. #37) 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #47) 4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. #47) 4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. #47) 4-102.1 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. #49) 4-601.11(C) NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK. #51) 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #52) 5-402.12 NOTED GREASE TRAP RUSTY, WRAPPED IN FOIL AND ALSO COVERED IN GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53) 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOM #55) 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. #55) 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. #56) 6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS #56) 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #58) 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-19-2020, REPORT# 2386259 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386259
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED GREASE TRAP RUSTY, WRAPPED IN FOIL AND ALSO COVERED IN GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOM
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261385
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253073
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EGG YOLKS IN BOWL DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY TO EAT BEAN SPROUTS. OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE MUSHROOMS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE CHOPPED LETTUCE AND CHOPPED CARROTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS BEING USED AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST REMOVED AND NOT USE IN FUTURE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS DOORS ADN HANDLES COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENET UNCLEAN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 9/7/18 INSPECTION NUMBER # 2214024 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #47 4-101.19 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE, 4-202.16 NOTED SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT LINES WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREP VENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVES FOR ELEVATION AND FOOD ITEMS STOTED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND EASY CLEANING, #55 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214024
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CAFE · 4818 N SHERIDAN RD
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) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-801.11D NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE KITCHEN WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND NO GLOVES ON REMOVE THE PHONE FROM HIS POCKET, USED THE PHONE AND CONTINUED CUTTING PRE-COOKED MEAT STILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, WEARING GLOVES OR USING TONGS OR SPOONS. SAME EMPLOYEE WENT THE THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOON, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11(A)(A) NOTED HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE TRAYS AND FOOD CONTAINERS ON TOP OF SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED ALL CONTAINERS FROM THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.11 NOTED DIRTY KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 NOTED SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT LINES WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREP VENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVES FOR ELEVATION AND FOOD ITEMS STOTED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND EASY CLEANING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR AND HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND ON CEILING. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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