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PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT

3457-3459 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643750

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT · 3457-3459 W LAWRENCE 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098797

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT · 3457-3459 W LAWRENCE 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: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS AT HOT FOOD PREP LINE, REPLACE DAMAGED/RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE PREP FOODS WALK IN COOLER AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT PREP AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICERS, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AT PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AT DISH WASHING AREA AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE KITCHEN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS AT PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVING AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521941

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT · 3457-3459 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521916

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT · 3457-3459 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND A CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 15LBS. OF COOKED RICE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AT 120.1F. NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. FOOD HANDLER STATED RICE WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED, RICE MUST BE KEPT HOT 140F OR HIGHER OR COLD 40F OR BELOW. RICE DISCARDED, V=$80.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. OVER 15 DROPPINGS NOTED INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM SAME AREA, AND ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN, AND SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICES, AND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

  • 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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND FAUCET FOR SAME SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
80267

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT · 3457-3459 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
80266

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT · 3457-3459 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.found rodent //OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLING AREA 10-15 DINNING AREA,30-40 KITCHEN & FRONT AREA PREP AREA,40-50,50-65 REAR STORAGE & PREP AREA ON FLOORS & 5ON DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR STORAGE,NEED DETAIL CLEANING & SANITIZING THROUGHT. SOUTH WEST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,AND THE SOUTH EAST DOOR NEEDS TO BE RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELE NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN STORAGE,PROPERLY STORAGE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN STORAGE

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//REPLACE ALL STAIN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA,REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER & DRY STORAGE,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SHELVES IN COOLERS,FREEZERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHT PREMISES.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVE FRYERS BEHIND THE PIPE FILLED WITH ENBEDED GREASE NEED TO BE CLEAN. GREASE BOX NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN VERY GREASY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRI..ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEAN FOUND SPOTS OF MOLD. THE CANOPY HOOD VERY DIRTY AND FILTER VERY DIRTY.NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.// FLOORS UNDER & AROUND STOCK ,EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER,UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPMENT SINK,IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,IN DINNING ROOM REMOVE ALL BORIC ACID UNDER THE BOOTHS IN DINNING AREA. ALL FOOD IN WALKIN AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE 6 INCH OFF FLOOR.REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPING IN FOOD STORAGE. DISHMACHIN AREA FLOOR HAS OPEN HOLE LEADING TO BASEMENT NEED TO BE REPAIR.CLEAN FLOOR IN BATHROOMS AND UNDER COUNTER FRONT AREA BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, ECT

  • 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.cEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACE, OPEN AND BROKEN, WALLS IN THE BATHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND WALL OF STOVE, AND FRYERS, 3COMPARTMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.END CAPS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.MISSING LIGHTS SHIELD IN MENS BATHROOM. LIGHT IN 2ND PREP AREA ARE NEED. BACK FOOD STORAGE AREA MISSING LIGHT.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.BATHROOM HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. TOLILETS AND SINKS WASHVASIN ALL NEED DETAIL CLEANING. HOT WATER HANDEL NEED TO BE FIX.

  • 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.ALL REFIRGERATION NEED THERMOMETERS THRU OUT

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