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CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI

420-422 W 31ST ST · Chicago, IL 60616

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI on .

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636679

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR OUTER KITCHEN DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR DOOR BY KARAOKE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER MATTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS/TILE IN THE KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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Inspection history

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617717

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617304

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF SHRIMP AT 50.2F AND 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.8F. A MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 13LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.0F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, AND AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. ADVISED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 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 TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603036

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13: OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING ITEM IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOL UNDER A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: THE OUTERIOR (ESPECIALLY HINGES OF EQUIPMENT) AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND THE INSIDE OF THE OPENING UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE TOPS AND CONTAINERS OF THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, AND ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING ESPCIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPLATTERS AND CLEAN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602390

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE. FOUND A 44 GALLON GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED A METAL BOWL STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND COOKED BEEF IN A STRAINER STORED ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT 73.9F. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $75 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUSED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES TCS FOODS. FOUND 34 EGGS IN THE PREP COOLER RANGING 51.2F-62.0F. ALSO, FOUND COOKED BEEF AT 47.0F IN THE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FORM THE WOK STATION. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AT $115 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATIION #21.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING ITEM IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THREE DEAD MICE ON STICKY TRAPS UNDER THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS WITH DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MICE, REPLACE WITH AN ENCLOSED RODENT TRAP. ALSO, MUST REPLACE INSECT STICKY TRAPS WITH DEAD BUGS AND PUT NEW ONES DOWN TO MONITOR ACTIVITY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AND COLD HOLING UNITS, AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE DISHWASHING UNIT. ALSO, OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING, IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS: IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE STORAGE AREA, AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ PREP AREA NEAR THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SUGGEST CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOL UNDER A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: THE OUTERIOR (ESPECIALLY HINGES OF EQUIPMENT) AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND THE INSIDE OF THE OPENING UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOPS AND CONTAINERS OF THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, AND ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING ESPCIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPLATTERS AND CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594650

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SECOND LOWER TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH WORN AND TORN GASKET SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585501

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE ON WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENITALTION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585068

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AROUND HOT WATER HEATER, ON FLOOR NEAR DISHMACHINE, ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE ON WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENITALTION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554803

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING TO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE MAIN COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554396

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS LOCATED IN PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHICKEN AT 57.7F , EGG ROLLS 50.7F , SPRING ROLLS 80.2F , SHRIMP 49.6 AND EGGS AT 64.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS AT APPROXIMATELY 100LB WITH A $1500 COST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.7F AND 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLERS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA , AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING TO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE MAIN COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456785

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF SHRIMPS, THE SHRIMPS WERE SITTING IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND WHITE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE THE RACKS. MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COUNTER LEAKS AT THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH THICK FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND DIM LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE/ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO MAKE IT BRIGHTER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293698

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINESE KITCHEN AND SUSHI · 420-422 W 31ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AS REQUIRED ON THE MENU; MUST PROVIDE. GAVE THE PERSON IN CHARGE A CONSUMER ADVISORY INFO SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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