Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181578
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1523156
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STANDING WITH HIS SOILED SHOES ON TOP OF PREP TABLE/ CUTTING BOARD REACHING TO GET AN ITEM FROM TOP OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO STEP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: TIN CANS BEING USED TO COOK FOOD IN, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE, DISCARD AFTER EMPTY.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES, SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE. FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496824
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496546
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
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 TEN LIVE ADULT AND BABY ROACHES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT, IN STORAGE CLOSET OF KITCHEN, BY THE ICE MACHINE, AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN CREVICES OF WALL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST SERVICE REPORT WAS DATED 8/14/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1474062
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
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: REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER AND THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. BOTH UNITS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN DISHWASHING RACKS THAT HOLD DISHES DURING WASH CYCLE INSIDE OF MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON RACKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE LEAKING IN KITCHEN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434865
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
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: REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER AND THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. BOTH UNITS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN DISHWASHING RACKS THAT HOLD DISHES DURING WASH CYCLE INSIDE OF MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON RACKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE LEAKING IN KITCHEN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395996
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN/CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT DAILY.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395839
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
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 SIX ADULT ROACHES ON PREMISES. FIVE WERE IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON WALL AND FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND ONE IN THE BEVERAGE STATION CRAWLING BEHIND/UNDER THE WALL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE CLEANING FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395577
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE CLEANING FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395393
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
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: MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE OPENINGS OBSERVED IN SCREEN DOOR WHICH LEADS TO A FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO REPAIR RUBBER DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SECURE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED ITEMS IN REFRIGERATED UNITS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, DOOR JAMS, SHELVES ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF ALL PREP TABLES, CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVES. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: REFRIGERATORS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, THREE COMP SINK, DISHMACHINE ETC. ALSO CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN KITCHEN AND REAR EXIT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, HOT WATER TANK AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN. REPLACE COVER TO CEILING VENT IN CENTER OF DINING AREA WHERE MISSING. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY: IE MOPS, BROOMS ETC. PROVIDE A HANGING RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228158
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228095
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228074
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT · 2172 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
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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