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CHINA DOLL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHINA DOLL 1246 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60610 Restaurant
January 18, 2023 Complaint License #13712
8
Total Violations
5
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FADED AND NO LABELS ON DRY STORAGE FOODS/SEASONINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER-----AND-----OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL PRODUCTS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: CUP/METAL BOWL WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE SEASONINGS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOODS/SEASONINGS.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: PRE-PACKAGED AND DRY STORAGE SEASONING CONTAINERS IS STORED IN AN UNAPPROVED LOCATION IN BASEMENT SHELF. OBSERVED ITEMS UNDER LEAKING WATER LINES. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN: 1) LOCKER ROOMS 2) TOILET ROOMS 3) DRESSING ROOMS 4) GARBAGE ROOMS 5) MECHANICAL ROOMS 6) UNDER NON SHIELDED SEWER LINES 7) UNDER LEAKING WATER LINES 8) UNDER OPEN STAIRWELLS 9) UNDER OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP-LINE UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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