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GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT

6748 N Sheridan RD · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285523

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT · 6748 N Sheridan RD

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

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.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670909

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT · 6748 N Sheridan RD

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

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND PREPARED CREAM CHEESE USED TO FILL CRAB RANGOON STORED AT LAST SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F; COOKED PORK ALSO STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.8F- 46.7F AND 46.8F(FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY,STATEMENT PER CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/SON OF OWNER).A LARGE POT OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON TOP THE TABLE AT TEMP OF 45.5F- 46.6F-AND 46.9F; COOKED MUSHROOM ALREADY PACKED INSIDE THE FOAM TRAYS AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 46.7F, STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOUND A LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINER UNDER THE TABLE UNCOVERED WITH MARINADE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.F,ALSO THE SURFACE OF THE PRODUCTS HAD A LAYER OF DRY SURFACE. WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP AT PRESENT TIME 39.8F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 75,VALUE 55.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77598-11

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM.SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS AFTER MY SEVERAL REQUEST.INSTRUCTED NOT TO REPLACE HAND WASHING WITH HAND SANITIZER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING HAND SANITIZER INSTEAD OF HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77598-11

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR(HOLES), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD DUST AND DEAD INSECTS, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO NEED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585473

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT · 6748 N Sheridan RD

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: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON THE SHELVES AND COUNTERS. 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.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BADLY WORN OUT TOILET SEAT, PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN TOILET. ALSO SCREEN NEEDED ON FRONT AND REAR ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS IF THEY MUST BE LEFT OPEN. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY PREP TABLE FOOD UTENSILS BOTTOM SHELF STORAGE,OR MOVE SAID TABLE AWAY FROM MOP SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON MOP SINK TOILET BOWL,HAND WASH SINKS IN TOILET AND AT KITCHEN PREP AREA,OUTER WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER,ETC.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS AT MOP SINK,AND SEAL OPENING AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN DUST ON VENT IN TOILET

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR TO BE CLOSABLE, AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT HANDLING FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581057

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT · 6748 N Sheridan RD

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: 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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS.

  • 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 BADLY WORN OUT TOILET SEAT, PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN TOILET. ALSO SCREEN NEEDED ON FRONT AND REAR ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS IF THEY MUST BE LEFT OPEN. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY PREP TABLE FOOD UTENSILS BOTTOM SHELF STORAGE,OR MOVE SAID TABLE AWAY FROM MOP SINK.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON MOP SINK TOILET BOWL,HAND WASH SINKS IN TOILET AND AT KITCHEN PREP AREA,OUTER WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER,ETC.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS AT MOP SINK,AND SEAL OPENING AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN DUST ON VENT IN TOILET .

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR TO BE CLOSABLE, AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 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. FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT HANDLING FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

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177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 51469.

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