⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CHINESE KITCHEN

5316 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Forest Glen

License #: 1740632

22
Total Inspections
14
Passed
3
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2024 Inspection

June 10, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FISH BEING THAWED IN BOWL OF WATER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW EITHER IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2023 Inspection

October 18, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELING.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2022 Inspection

October 21, 2022• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2021 Inspection

March 24, 2021• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTR...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2019 Inspection

January 29, 2019• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2018 Inspection

January 9, 2018• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (COOKED CHI...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2017 Inspection

January 23, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 2, 2016 Inspection

March 2, 2016• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GR...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2016 Inspection

January 8, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE WALK IN CO...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2015 Inspection

March 12, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED DICED BEEF STORED AT D...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 2, 2014 Inspection

October 2, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS. INS...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 25, 2014 Inspection

September 25, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ALON...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2014 Inspection

January 29, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2013 Inspection

April 5, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC/FOIL LINER ON TOP OF PREP COOLER.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2012 Inspection

April 2, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer, must date and ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2011 Inspection

September 14, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walki in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2011 Inspection

January 10, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers, must ...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 25, 2010 Inspection

June 25, 2010• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #30747 DATED 10/5/09 #35- FILTER BY THE HOOD VERY GREASY.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AN...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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