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NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN

5401 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN on .

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Pass
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Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640447

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612864

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 45F-56.6F, 100LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. A PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED 100 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN FOR $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS(EGGROLLS, WONTONS, CHICKEN) IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD AND DENATURE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN DATE MARKING ON ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. A PERSON IN CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF EGGROLLS, WONTONS, AND CHICKEN FOR $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME FOR RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL COMPANY OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FOOD PREP NEXT TO HANDWASHING WITH NO PARTITION/SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/ BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND PREP SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST AND DECAYED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612308

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST AND DECAYED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598837

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596289

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595853

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: EMPLOYEE OBSERVED EATING IN NON DESIGNATED AREA NEXT TO THE FOOD HOT HOLD DISPLAY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED EATING AREA FOR THEEMPLOYEES.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK AT 51.3F AND BEEF AT 52.0F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 4-602.13 PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 09/26/2023, INSPECTION # 2582361 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582775

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND GREASE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582361

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GLUE BOARDS FULL OF DEAD ROACHES UNDERNEATH KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH NEW BOARDS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE SINKS IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DR0PPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND GREASE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573501

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE: ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL DRIP TRAYS OF WOK STATION, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, AND EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM , AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573054

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING POT IN BASIN OF HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, 5 TRAYS OF EGGROLLS AT 60.1F ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. EGGROLLS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE: ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL DRIP TRAYS OF WOK STATION, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, AND EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM , AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE 60

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: see 60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/19/22 REPORT 2556048 NOT CORRECTED: 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE 57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556048

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555701

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, SURFACES AREAS OF WOK STATION, STEAMTABLE AND INGREDIENT BIN NEAR WOK STATION, BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MOP SINK CLOGGED WITH WATER; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY FROM SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, DIRT, DROPPINGS AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN UNITS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OTHER MATTER FROM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DUST FROM WASHROOM VENT FAN ON CEILING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528216

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

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

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSEREVD EMPLOYEES WITH SOILED APRONS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

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

  • 45

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND FRYER CABINETS AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

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How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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