Chicago · Official inspection records
5332 N CUMBERLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60656
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHINA KITCHEN on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA KITCHEN · 5332 N CUMBERLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA KITCHEN · 5332 N CUMBERLAND AVE
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 CRAWLING INSECTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FACILITY IS KEPT FREE FROM CRAWLING INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORT SHOWN WAS DATED FOR 2024. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PROOF OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES IN 1 YEAR IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA KITCHEN · 5332 N CUMBERLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA KITCHEN · 5332 N CUMBERLAND AVE
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED SMALL SERVING SOUP SPOON MEANT FOR SOUPS INSIDE A CONTAINER OF CHEESE FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE SERVICE PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAIN WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA KITCHEN · 5332 N CUMBERLAND AVE
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTIG ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA KITCHEN · 5332 N CUMBERLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · CHINA KITCHEN · 5332 N CUMBERLAND AVE
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHARED GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SHARED GARBAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN BOILER CLOSET. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NEEDS ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Local context · Chicago
45 of 65 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2877024.
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