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CHANG NOODLE AND CHINESE

215 E GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630881

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE AND CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630438

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE AND CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN PREP AREA SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610528

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE AND CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610174

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE AND CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED DURING INSPECTION NOW READING 50 PPM CHOLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER THAWING ENTIRE CASE OF FROZEN PORK UNDER WOK STATION. ALSO NOTED FROZEN SQUID IN 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT HANDSINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET WATER DEMANDS.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER INDICATED THAT HE TURNED OFF WATER, FOOD HANDLER WAS ABLE TO TURN ON WATER AT HANDSINK INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIR LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD PIECES BROKEN IN REAR PREP OF MAIN KITCHEN COVERED WITH CARDBOARD, INSTRUCTED T REMOVED CARDBOARD AND REPAIR HOOD SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2599979 CONDUCTED ON 8/9/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#10) 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS: CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA, 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (#38) 6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT THE RISK OF INSECT PARTS FALOBSERVED (43) 3-304.12 IN-USE ICE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE IN THE ICE AT FRONT BAR AREA ICE BIN AND SEVERAL KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON DRY, CLEAN, SANTIIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.LING ONTO FOOD, PREP SURFACES, OR EQUIPMENT IS ELIMINATED AND MAINTAIN. (49) 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK LINE AND STOVETOP) IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSTIS AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2599979

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE AND CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS: CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA, 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING: RAW CHICKEN AT 49.8F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.7F, EGGROLLS AT 47.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $250.00 OF FOOD DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REAR AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS (AMBIENT AIR AT 53.4F). INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF COOLER FOR STORAGE OF TCS FOOD ITEMS. TAGGED EQUIPMENT ON-SITE WITH INFORMATION TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE REPAIRED/REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT THE RISK OF INSECT PARTS FALLING ONTO FOOD, PREP SURFACES, OR EQUIPMENT IS ELIMINATED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK CONTAINERS OF NON-TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN OPEN, UNCOVERED CONTAINERS WITHOUT ADQEUATE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT THE MAIN FOOD PREP LINE (ABOVE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD PROTECTION SUCH AS LIDS FOR CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE ICE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE IN THE ICE AT FRONT BAR AREA ICE BIN AND SEVERAL KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON DRY, CLEAN, SANTIIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK LINE AND STOVETOP) IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSTIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE EXPANDING HOSE USED FOR CLEANING FLOORS AT WAREWASHING AREA LINED WITH FABRIC AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE EXPANDING HOSE WITH APPROVED HOSE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVES AND DUNNAGE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586341

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE AND CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON LARGE BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL 3 PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED. PEST CONTROL ON SITE FOR SERVICE 11/29/23. SMALL BLACK LIVE FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS OF PREMISE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE BARRIER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED TO PROPERLY SET UP MAUAL WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, RICE COOKING UNITS AND LIQUOR WELL IN NEED OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NOODLE DOUGH MAKERS IN PLACE IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED INSIDE SHOWER AND ON FLOOR THROUGHOIT SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POOLED GREASE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA, ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH ON 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM FLOOR UNDER RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTS IN PLACE IN CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585872

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE AND CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN IN USE 1ST PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT IN USE BAR HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PIC PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS. #7-38-030 (C).

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (1ST FLOOR) NOT POPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENTH @ 0PPM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPAIR MACHINE TO PROPER SANITIZING STRENGTH OF AT LEAST 50PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON LARGE BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL 3 PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS OF PREMISE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE BARRIER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL IN DINING ROOM, PREP AREA WALLS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED TO PROPERLY SET UP MAUAL WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, RICE COOKING UNITS AND LIQUOR WELL IN NEED OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NOODLE DOUGH MAKERS IN PLACE IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED INSIDE SHOWER AND ON FLOOR THROUGHOIT SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POOLED GREASE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA, ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH ON 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM FLOOR UNDER RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTS IN PLACE IN CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585900

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE & CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552664

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE & CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN INDER COOK LINE, EXESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Walls behind prep tables and large mixers at 2nd floor kitchen and first floor dough rolling table with chipped and stained surfaces. instructed to install a durable smooth surface that's easily cleanable.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552424

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE & CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOTIY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-030(c)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FACILITY ADDED A KITCHEN AT 2ND FLOOR WITH NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED,OBSERVED PREP TABLES, LARGE MIXERS AND 2 STOVES. EVIDENCE OF RECENT USAGE NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, FOOD CONTAINER AND STRAINERS PLACED IN HAND WASH SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK.WATER TEMP 72F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL COOKED TCS FOOD(CHICKEN, PORK..) IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABLE ALL COOKDED TCS FOODS AND DISCARD AFTER 7 DAYS FOR CHILLED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-37-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, SUGAR, SALT.... INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE NO RECENT LOG BOOK WITH RECORDS OF SERVICE LAST MARCH 2021. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED PROEPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE ONE IN USE IN A SANITIZER BUCKET.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REUSING TIN CANS AS AMULTI-USE CONTAINER FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHENS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN INDER COOK LINE, EXESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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
2456654

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE & CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2402122

Location recorded for this inspection · CHANG NOODLE & CHINESE · 215 E GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SELLING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, PORK ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PREP AREA HAND SINK. COOK WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HAND WASH WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DRY SPICE AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: USING GREASY AND DIRTY CARDBOARD TO LINE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAN SURFACES FOR SHELVES, NO CARDBOARD ALLOWED.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER THROUGH OUT FACILITY 52.1F, HOT WATER TANK NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO FACILITY AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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