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CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT

2127 S CHINA PL · Chicago, IL 60616

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT on .

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Out of Business
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544989

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

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Inspection history

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

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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049327

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. (18)OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS IN THE DINING AREA,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSIDE OF CRACKS AND CREVICES OF THE DISH MACHINE, ON WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 5-10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,ON FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND INSIDE THE FIRST BOOTH ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE DINING ROOM. (29)PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1932069 DATED 6/2/2016 NOT CORRECTED(29)(34)FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. TODAY DURING INSPECTION STILL NOTED BROKEN AND CRACKED TILE WITH POOLING WASTE WATER IN CRACKS AND MISSING TILE SPACES. MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN /SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. REMOVE MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON MOTOR HOUSING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHILEDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK FAUCET AT THE COLD WATER HANDLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028770

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. NOTED COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN AND THE COLD WATER LINE REMOVED UNDERNEATH. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS AND RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE SAME EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2028254 ON 4-13-17 NOT CORRECTED. (18)OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE THE OVERHEAD LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AND ON WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 75 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE,ON FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT,ON FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA,INSIDE DINING ROOM BOOTHS, UNDER SINKS,THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. (29)PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1932069 DATED 6/2/2016 NOT CORRECTED(29)(34)CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND COUNTER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. TODAY DURING INSPECTION STILL NOTED BROKEN AND CRACKED TILE WITH POOLING WASTE WATER IN CRACKS AND MISSING TILE SPACES. MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN /SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED 24 COOKED DUCKS HANGING ON A RACK AND LEFT EXPOSED AND UNCOVERED IN THE REAR ENCLOSED PORCH. NO PROPER SCREENS NOTED ON DOORS TO THE ENCLOSED PORCH. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 COOKED DUCKS HANGING FROM A RACK BETWEEN THE REAR WALL AND THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED THE DUCKS BEING STORED UNCOVERED NEXT TO UTILITY METERS AND UNDERNEATH A BLOWING FAN COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST. DESCRIBED AREAS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOK, SMOKER)AND VENTILATION HOOD OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DEATAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS. REMOVE MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON MOTOR HOUSING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLES ALONG PIPES ALONG FLOOR BASES IN THE FRONT NEXT TO THE SEATING BOOTH AND UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS ON INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS. REMOVE DUST ON EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHILEDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028254

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

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 10 OR MORE CRAWLING ROACHES ON FLOOR IN/OUT OF DISH MACHINE AND ON WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 4 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT FRONT HOT WATER, ICE MACHINE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN /SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION ON 4/20/2017.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1932069 DATED 6/2/2016 NOT CORRECTED(29)(34)CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND COUNTER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. TODAY DURING INSPECTION STILL NOTED BROKEN AND CRACKED TILE WITH POOLING WASTE WATER IN CRACKS AND MISSING TILE SPACES. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOK, SMOKER)AND VENTILATION HOOD OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER AT CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM. CLEAN LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND DUST IN PREP AREA AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933079

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS ETC. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP (WOKS, FRYERS, SMOKER ETC).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND COUNTER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF WASHROOMS HAVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FULL OF DUST; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932417

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 2, 2016 AS DESCRIBED: #22 TEMPERATURE GUAGE AT DISHMACHINE IS NOT READING 180F WHEN RINSE CYCLE IS ON. GAUGE MOVES DURING WASH CYCLE AND NUMBER DROPS DURING RINSE CYCLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GAUGE REPAIRED. MACHINE HAS HOT RUNNING WATER DURING BOTH CYCLES. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMP SINK UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED ON MONDAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS ETC. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP (WOKS, FRYERS, SMOKER ETC).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND COUNTER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF WASHROOMS HAVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FULL OF DUST; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND A WET MOP LAYING ACROSS THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY BY HANGING NEAR THE UTILITY SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932069

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: TEMPERATURE GUAGE AT DISHMACHINE IS NOT READING 180F WHEN RINSE CYCLE IS ON. GUAGE MOVES DURING WASH CYCLE AND NUMBER DROPS DURING RINSE CYCLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GUAGE REPAIRED. MACHINE HAS HOT RUNNING WATER DURING BOTH CYCLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS ETC. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP (WOKS, FRYERS, SMOKER ETC).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND COUNTER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF WASHROOMS HAVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FULL OF DUST; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND A WET MOP LAYING ACROSS THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY BY HANGING NEAR THE UTILITY SINK.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561375

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVERED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES/ BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS: FOOD HANDLER CUT UP CHICKEN AND THEN CUT UP PORK AND PLACE FOOD ITEMS IN TO GO TRAY ALL WITHOUT WEAR GLOVES. ALSO LATER AFTER MANAGER TOLD HER TO PUT ON GLOVES, OBSERVER HER EATING WITH THE GLOVE AT THE TABLE AND THEN PROCEEDED TO THE SERVICE COUNTER RINSE HER GLOVES OFF AND THEN STARTED TO CUT UP MORE MEATS(COOKED) WITH GLOVES SHE WAS EAT WITH ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON NO BARE HAND HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AS SHE WAS PREVIOUSLY TOLD IN PAST INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUE #7-38-010

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVERED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY AND RUSTED. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOOR DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE CEILING TILES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS WITH WATER STAIN AND/OR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE VENT COVER AND LIGHT SHIELD VERY DUSTY. MUST CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527251

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACE, COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN'S FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER SINKS AND PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493722

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 52.4 F. REPAIRMAN CALLED AND COOLER REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND MAINTAINING 40F . CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-005 (A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 10LBS OF BEEF AT 60.1F VALUED AT $30. OBSERVED 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.2F VALUED AT $10 OBSERVED 5LBS OF PORK AT 55.6F VALUED AT $10. ALL MEAT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED WITH WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CELERY AND GREENS STORED ON BOTTOM SHELF AND RAW CHICKEN AND PORK STORED ABOVE VEGETABLES. ALL RAW MEAT MUST BE STORED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF WALK IN AND ALL VEGETABLES MUST BE STORED ABOVE RAW MEAT SO THAT NO RAW MEAT JUICE CONTAMINATES VEGETABLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE. ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN FRREZERS ON SECOND FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHIN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMUATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN ENTIRE KITCHEN. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN CORNER NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND MOP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. WALK IN COOLER FLOOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY AR ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN TILE ON LADIES ROOM WALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LADIES ROOM WALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND FANS IN RESTROOMS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS AND CEILING VENTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTIAN SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND EASY TO READ. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED TO MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTIANER AND MAINTAINED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228187

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228167

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.7 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT REFRIGERATION REPAIR PERSON TO CORRECT PROBLEM. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 20 DUCKS, PORK PIECES, PORK RIBS, CHICKEN ETC... ALL PRODUCT WAS 50-65 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DENATURED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $1500.00 300 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND ROACH ACTIVITY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10-15 ROACHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/3/12 INSP #377 REPORT #1096560. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING OF DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHT OUT PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVING OF EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALSO MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN. #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS #38 HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE. VENT COVER IN WOMENS BATHROOM NEEDS CLEANING OF DUST. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK ITEM CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED, AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE ITEMS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITARY MANNER. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL TIN CANS STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096560

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIU'S GREAT WALL RESTAURANT · 2127 S CHINA PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING OF DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHT OUT PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVING OF EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALSO MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE. VENT COVER IN WOMENS BATHROOM NEEDS CLEANING OF DUST.

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394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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