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Inspection ID
2632263
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Reported outcome
Pass
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Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550010
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
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Fail
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Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549807
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: STILL OBSERVED SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-- SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISH WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. BULK FOOD CONTAINER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.- 4-601.11(B)-- THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS: METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS. ALL COOLERS, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-- SOME FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL.---- FLOORS UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH DIRT AND GREASE, FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6-30-21 REPORT #2522122 NOT CORRECTED. #49- 4-602.13- FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN(EXCESSIVE GREASE): WOK AREAS AND DEEP FRYER AREAS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549572
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP IS LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STUFFED DUMPLINGS THROUGHOUT COOLERS WITH NO DATE LABELING. NO EXPIRATION DATES OF PREPARED FOODS, NO DATES OF ANY KIND. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. DROPPINGS ON THE COOKS LINE SHELVING, ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOLERS, UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR, FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING. THROUGHOUT THE BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON FLOORS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. ON FLOORS IN THE WASHROOM. THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP AND STEAM TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.----REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZER LIDS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS: METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS. ALL COOLERS, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISH WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE BOX FREEZER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL.-----ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6-30-21 REPORT #2522122 NOT CORRECTED. #49- 4-602.13- FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN(EXCESSIVE GREASE): WOK AREAS AND DEEP FRYER AREAS.#55- 6-501.114-- FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(OLD BOXES,EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO POSTING REQUIREMENT OF MASK SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESSES ENTRANCE AND INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522122
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN(EXCESSIVE GREASE): WOK AREAS AND DEEP FRYER AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(OLD BOXES,EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST 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
2522031
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485209
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED IN LARGE CONTAINERS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366778
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11-OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON EXTERIOR PART OF COOKING FRYERS AND STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18-OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SERVICED, CLEANED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED TO PREVENT ANY MINOR CONTAMINATION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366373
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED POWDER CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 245 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS WERE LOCATED IN CORNER UNDER SHELVING WHERE POTS AND UTENSILS ARE STORED NEAR COOKING FRYERS, 200 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNER UNDER STORAGE CONTAINER SHELVING. MUST CLEAN THROUGHLY AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER HOLDER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON EXTERIOR PART OF COOKING FRYERS AND STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACK IN WALL AND MISSING COVING NEAR STORAGE CONTAINER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STACKED UP NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SERVICED, CLEANED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED TO PREVENT ANY MINOR CONTAMINATION.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-15-2019, REPORT #2315891. #51-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
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
2315891
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT.(MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, APRON, MASK, AND SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM BEING SERVED AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION AT NEWLY INSTALLED FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315524
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT.(MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, APRON, MASK, AND SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.7-38-020A. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AT NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM BEING SERVED AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION AT NEWLY INSTALLED FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-2-19 INSPECTION # 2243965. VIOLATION 51. OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 55.OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 58.PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE ALL MENTIONED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243965
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PITTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST DISPOSE OF CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY 4 HOURS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND UTENSILS ANS STRAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO THE LEFT OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL AND PROVIDE SELL BY DATE FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER WITHIN COOLERS. MUST HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE), CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS ALSO OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALUMINIUM TIN FOIL ON WALL ALSO MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS AND COVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND COVING AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243883
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA PALACE · 1129 W THORNDALE AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PITTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST DISPOSE OF CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY 4 HOURS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND UTENSILS ANS STRAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO THE LEFT OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LB OF CHICKEN AND 1 LB OF BEEF VALUED AT $10 IMPROPERLY STORED WITHIN COLD HOLD UNIT AT 51.0F CHICKEN AND BEEF WERE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL AND PROVIDE SELL BY DATE FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FISH SOAKING IN WATER IN A BOWL. MUST THAW FOOD PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, FROM FREEZER TO REFRIGERATOR OR AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER WITHIN COOLERS. MUST HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A BUCKET OF SOAKING UNCOOKED RICE ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RICE WAS DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE), CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS ALSO OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALUMINIUM TIN FOIL ON WALL ALSO MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH HOLE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS AND COVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND COVING AND MAINTAIN.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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How results compare in ZIP 60660
168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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