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SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21

5249 W Madison ST · Chicago, IL 60644

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630262

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED, FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSIL LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND SLICED FRUIT INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620709

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS WITH FADING/ERASED LABELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND 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
2597299

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH KITCHENWARE AND UNTENSILS, RINSE AND DRY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED EQUIPMENT NOT SANITIZED DURING MANUAL WASHING PROCESS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZE BY IMMERSION FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS WITH SANITIZER STRENGTH AT LEAST 50 PPM AFTER BEING CLEANED. MUST BE MAINTAINED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDES PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAINS

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596571

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596076

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 4 DOZEN EGGS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 79-91F, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED EGG ROLLS AT 73F, 4 LBS CRAB RANGOON @49F STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. COST $50. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WWITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS ON DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (PREP TABLES, SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, HOT HOLD UNITS, BLENDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574902 ON 4/25/23. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 37)OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES. 55) FLOORS NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS. --OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIME. --OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. 57)OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58)OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 59)INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS, AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574902

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BLENDER, SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT (CHICKEN) THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE SMOOTHIE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552819

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUS CONTAINERS WITH MEAT INSIDE SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WHILE PREPPING TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE MEAT CLEAVER PLACED IN BETWEEN TWO PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN USE ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE LOWER SHELVING ON THE SHELVING BELOW COUNTERS ACROSS FROM THE HOT LINE COOKING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523462

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523089

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522765

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: SHRIMP (44.2F), BEEF (46.4F), AND CHICKEN (52.8F). ALL TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD BELOW 41F. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BIN OF RICE IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 05/19/2020: #47 OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370797

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE SMOOTHIE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356725

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21 · 5249 W Madison ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING NEAR THE WOK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY SANITIZED CONCENTRATED CONTAINER WHEN IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING OF THE HAND SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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How results compare in ZIP 60644

121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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