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SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN

5656 W ROOSEVELT RD · Chicago, IL 60644

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252214

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5656 W ROOSEVELT RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136031

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5656 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2135486 ON 1/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2059802, dated 6-7-17: Violation 30- "OBSERVER PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE(FIFO)." Violation 35- "NOTED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES RICE AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135486

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5656 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2059802, dated 6-7-17: Violation 30- "OBSERVER PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE(FIFO)." Violation 34- "FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS." Violation 35- "NOTED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS." and Violation 41- "NOTED CLUTTER BETWEEN THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor under the cooking line and refrigeration equipment to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059802

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5656 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVER PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE(FIFO).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL LEFT OVER FOODS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER BETWEEN THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORGE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965978

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5656 W ROOSEVELT RD

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: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ORANGE CHICKEN,RICE,AND GRAVY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609382

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5656 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A TANK TOP ON THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS

  • 34

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

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AT PREP AREA

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546311

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5656 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER BEING USED FOR STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; SOME WITHOUT LABEL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER BY THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR REAR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1538112

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN · 5656 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST FAX OR EMAIL A REQUEST TO REMOVE THE TAG ONCE THE UNIT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THIS UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER BEING USED FOR STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; SOME WITHOUT LABEL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER BY THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR REAR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2398953.

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