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CHINA GARDEN

13328 S BALTIMORE AVE · Chicago, IL 60633

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635646

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED. TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MEAT SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNIN WATER, IN THE COOLER OR BY WAY OF THE MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN PROPER THAWING PROCESSES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION FILTERS.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624841

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON A PIPE AND THE TOP PART OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, WITHOUT LABELS ON THE CONTAINER WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS OPENED WITHOUT SCREENING TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OR MAINTAIN THE DOOR CLOSED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A WRIITEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624538

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600451

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY REACH-IN FREEZER AND FILLED WITH LARGE YELLOW RUBBER GLOVES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE AND AWAY FROM HAND WASHING. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

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

  • 41

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

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 49

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND WALL SURFACES NEAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS, SPLATTER ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PAINTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593859

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS WITH WORN COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COMMON NAME CLEAR AND EASY TO READ.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER OM THE LOWER SURFACES, SIDES AND LOWER SHELVING OF PREP TABLES AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS BASE LEVEL AND OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ISSUES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS WELL AS PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WHAT USE TO BE THE DOOR KNOB TO THE RESTROOM REMOVED AND COVERED WITH GREY DUCK TAPE. (NEW HANDLE INSTALLED ABOVE OLD AREA) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND COVER TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584805

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON PREP TABLES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,FOIL FROM TOPSIDE OF STOVE AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS , PREP TABLES AND SOILED SIGNS AND CARDBOARD WRAPPED AROUND LEGS OF SAME,TORN BOOTH SEATS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR LEDGES OF WOK STATION,FREEZER AND COOLER,WINDOW SILL NEAR 3- COMP SINK,LOWER SHELVES OF ALL FISH TANKS.DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR GARBAGE CANS MUST PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE CANS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE ,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA, IN BETWEEN ,UNDER AND AROUND WALLS AND EQUIPMENT,OFFICE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE,DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584472

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON PREP TABLES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,FOIL FROM TOPSIDE OF STOVE AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS , PREP TABLES AND SOILED SIGNS AND CARDBOARD WRAPPED AROUND LEGS OF SAME,TORN BOOTH SEATS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR LEDGES OF WOK STATION,FREEZER AND COOLER,WINDOW SILL NEAR 3- COMP SINK,LOWER SHELVES OF ALL FISH TANKS.DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR GARBAGE CANS MUST PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE CANS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE,DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA, IN BETWEEN ,UNDER AND AROUND WALLS AND EQUIPMENT,OFFICE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE ,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2584043 10/25/23 NOT CORRECTED.#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.#55- 6-201.17 : OBSERVED THE ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENT ABOVE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.#55- 6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AT THE SMOOTHIE STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 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
2584043

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE CABINET,GENERATOR,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN SAME ABOVE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON PREP TABLES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,FOIL FROM TOPSIDE OF STOVE AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS , PREP TABLES AND SOILED SIGNS AND CARDBOARD WRAPPED AROUND LEGS OF SAME,TORN BOOTH SEATS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR LEDGES OF WOK STATION,FREEZER AND COOLER,WINDOW SILL NEAR 3- COMP SINK,LOWER SHELVES OF ALL FISH TANKS.DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR GARBAGE CANS MUST PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE CANS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA, IN BETWEEN ,UNDER AND AROUND WALLS AND EQUIPMENT,OFFICE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE ,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2564539 9/29/22 NOT CORRECTED.#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.#55- 6-201.17 : OBSERVED THE ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENT ABOVE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.#55- 6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AT THE SMOOTHIE STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.#56- 4-202.18 : MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564539

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIMPENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENT ABOVE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AT THE SMOOTHIE STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544994

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAVER SITTING BETWEEN FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE BY PROVINDING PROPER HOLDING UNIT FOR ALL KNIVES AND CLEAVERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINING ON A METAL SHELVING UNIT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED TO STORE LARGE BAGS OF RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF ONIONS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA STORED ON TOP OF A WOODEN MADE SMALL SHELVING UNIT. INFORMED AND INSTRUCTED THAT WOOD IF USED MUST BE PAINTED OR STAINED AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE LIFTED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN UNDER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS UNDER, AROUND AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS THIS WILL HELP PREVENT HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521732

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (PRECOOKED SHRIMP AND CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF, VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR SMOOTHIE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356272

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA GARDEN · 13328 S BALTIMORE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT PREMIES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2285826 DATE 4-25-19: (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

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How results compare in ZIP 60633

22 of 26 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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