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CHINA CHEF

4600 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521593

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294023

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293776

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,NOODLES,CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET RIGHT DOOR INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REFRIGERATION UNITS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN WASH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2291162 DATED:06/07/2019 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-- WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE PREMISES OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK LOCATION ON STACKED/STORED CHAIRS AND IN CLEANING EQUIPMENTS BROOMS,MOPS ETC. AND OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD BEHIND AND AROUND THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR STAND-UP REFRIGERATOR AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION ANOTHER LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR THE WASH ROOM (MANAGER SMASHED IT WITH PAPER IN HAND).ALSO,LIVE SMALL INFANT COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP OF PENCIL CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE SHELF NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND ANOTHER LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING BEHIND THE SMALL ELECTRIC HEATER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED. -

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291162

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE,EGG ROLLS,SOUP ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,NOODLES,CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND NO LABELS ON WHITE BULK CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN CLUTTERED STORAGE SHELF BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON CORNER WALL IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND TORN SCREEN WITH LARGE OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT DOOR IS DAMAGED NOT CLOSING PROPERLY HAS GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET RIGHT DOOR INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REFRIGERATION UNITS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. HAS BROKEN LID WITH LARGE OPENING AND GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR TOP OF LID AND ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE ALSO,DISPOSE OF GREASE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN WASH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995332

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989800

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT AVE

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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT APPROXIMATELY 3 AND 2 DEAD BABY ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER AND CLEAN IN DETAIL IN BETWEEN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ELIMINATE THE ROACHES. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ACCUMULATED IN BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT, IN BETWEEN THE GRILL AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. RICE COOKER TABLE WITH COOKED RICE ALL OVER THE TABLE. MUST CLEAN REMOVE COOKED RICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, WOK AND STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982882

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981287

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT AVE

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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978920

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632920 DATED 3/10/16. #30- OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, PREPARED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL DURING STORAGE. #32-OBSERVED BEEF IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE GROCERY BAGS. #41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. #43-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CART WITH THE TRAYS, CART WITH SPICES, PREP TABLE FOR THE RICE COOKER, ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN . MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE COOKING WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632920

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT 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: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 10LBS OF CHICKEN @ 46.4F - 46.5F; 40LBS OF SHRIMP EGGROLL MIX @ 46.6F - 47.4F; 1LB SHRIMP EGGROLLS @47.1F; 2LBS NOODLES @45.3F; 60 EGGS @ 48.3F; 2LBS CRAB RANGOON @ 45.4F; AND 1LB POTSTICKERS @43.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKETS AND PANS STACKED ON THE FLOOR, BLOCKING THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS BLOCKING SINK TO MAKE IT EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME, AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, PREPARED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL DURING STORAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EGGROLLS STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX. OBSERVED BEEF IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DIRT REMOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OVER COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLITTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609724

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT 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: MUST DIRT REMOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLITTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559686

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA CHEF · 4600 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 156.7F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED BY CASHIER UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED AT THE INSPECTION APPROXIMATLY THIRTY MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING OR GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY WOODEN CRATE USED AS TABLE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. ALL TABLES, FOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANBALE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM, BEHIND AND AROUND WATER TANK, UNDER WOODEN PALLETS USED FOR SODA STORAGE ALL WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACKENED, MOLDY, MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OR ANY OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: COOKS WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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How results compare in ZIP 60641

201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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