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CHINA HUT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHINA HUT 2311 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
December 8, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2549577
8
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 CLEAN ALL OF THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR PLATE OF BOTH 1 DOOR PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION AND NEXT TO THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM BOTH PREP COOLER SURFACES.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION, MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE WATER FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR AROUND THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE SO THAT IT DOES NOT LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE MISSING GROUT AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE CEILING TILE AT THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE MISSING GROUT AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE CEILING TILE AT THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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