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CHENGDU IMPRESSION

2545 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60614

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640783

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR IN USE NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST INSTALL A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE KNIFE HOLDER ON SITE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST STORED INVERTED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM 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 THE 2ND FLOOR BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACHIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACHIN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE PAPER, CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.--- NOTED METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO THE WOK COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----OBSERVED DIRTY WALL SIGNAGE WITH DEAD ROACHES STUCK ON TAPE AT THE REAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO BE CLEAN.----FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOOLS THROUGHOUT. SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181412

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/31/17, REPORT#1955967, 31. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN SERVICE/PREP REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK. 32 NOTED COOKED AND PEELED QUAIL EGGS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY COMPLIED. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR ENAMEL WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. 33 NOTED RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNDER TABLES WHERE SLICER AND FOOD PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UP RESIDUE. NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN COOLERS. 38 NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BAR OR HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINKS WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THESE LOCATIONS. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FOOD PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP CART. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR STORE INVERTED TO ALLOW THE MOP HEADS TO COMPLETELY DRY.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2177199

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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: NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN SERVICE/PREP REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED COOKED AND PEELED QUAIL EGGS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS STORED IN NU 10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY COMPLIED. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR ENAMEL WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNDER TABLES WHERE SLICER AND FOOD PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UP RESIDUE. NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN COOLERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BAR OR HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINKS WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THESE LOCATIONS. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP OR SHOW ITS LOCATION AT NEXT INSPECTION. NOTED VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955967

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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: NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN SERVICE/PREP REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED COOKED AND PEELED QUAIL EGGS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS STORED IN NU 10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY COMPLIED. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR ENAMEL WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNDER TABLES WHERE SLICER AND FOOD PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UP RESIDUE. NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN COOLERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BAR OR HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINKS WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THESE LOCATIONS. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP OR SHOW ITS LOCATION AT NEXT INSPECTION. NOTED VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955939

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955863

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978983

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1953944 ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016: (33) NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. (35) OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS 7 DAYS TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT PRODUCTS IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978806

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1953944 ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016: (33) NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. (35) OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS 7 DAYS TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT PRODUCTS IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978529

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953944

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. NOTED DARK GRAY DISCOLORATION ON THE WIRE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING UP IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SUCH AS BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953601

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE BASE OF THE STAIRS (NEAR THE SOY SAUCE STORAGE), APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES AT THE BAR AREA, AND APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. NOTED DARK GRAY DISCOLORATION ON THE WIRE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING UP IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SUCH AS BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED DARK STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP CART. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND OR STORE INVERTED TO ALLOW THE MOP HEADS TO COMPLETELY DRY.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951104

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561464

Location recorded for this inspection · CHENGDU IMPRESSION · 2545 N HALSTED ST

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: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLE TOP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBABLE. SEAL PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS : BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL STOVES AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. DEGREASE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVED DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON EMPLOYEE BATHROOM CEILING VENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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