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CHINA EXPRESS REST

5663 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHINA EXPRESS REST 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
2572399

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA EXPRESS REST · 5663 W GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464688

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA EXPRESS REST · 5663 W GRAND AVE

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: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385849

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA EXPRESS REST · 5663 W GRAND AVE

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 FROM REPORT #1385439 6/23/14 NOT CORRECTED #31-MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.#32-MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AND OVERHEAD SHELF ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT DINING TABLE,WORN GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,WOK STATION,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.#34-MUST CLEAN HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALLS AND COUNTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DISH WASHING AREAS.#35-MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.#36-MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#38-MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.#41-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.MUST REAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385439

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA EXPRESS REST · 5663 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AND OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT DINING TABLE,WORN GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,WOK STATION,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI HEAVY BUILD UP ALONG WALLS AND COUNTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385423

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA EXPRESS REST · 5663 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AND OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT DINING TABLE,WORN GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,WOK STATION,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI HEAVY BUILD UP ALONG WALLS AND COUNTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188749

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA EXPRESS REST · 5663 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 (2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER)AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT,HOOD AND FILTER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WASH CLOTH USE FOR WIPING THE COUTER, PREP TABLE, COOLERS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277376

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA EXPRESS REST · 5663 W GRAND AVE

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: Foods not labeled or dated in coolers or bulk storage containers. Instructed to label and date all containers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting board in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting board in prep area.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood, filters, cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitnze daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls and baseboard through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint walls and baseboard.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shields over all bulbs.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634594

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA EXPRESS REST · 5663 W GRAND AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISH RACK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD (STAINED WITH DEEP SEAMS) IN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WITH DEBRIS, COUNTER SHELVES, SHELF UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA OR REPAINT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM (NOTED WINDOW CLOSED).------MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO COOKING/DISHWASHING AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WEEDS AND DEBRIS IN REAR SIDE (OUTSIDE) AREA AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413762

Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA EXPRESS REST · 5663 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT REAR AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE GARAGE SIDE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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