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CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT (AKA: NEW CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT) 207 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
September 29, 2014 License Re-Inspection License #2355372
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR ONE FAN WHERE MISSING.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORED EQUIPMENT.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST OBSERVED ON VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN ATTACHED WALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GRILL AND SMALL STOVE IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE UTILITY SINK BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER LINE TO THE SINK.
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GRILL AND SMALL STOVE IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE UTILITY SINK BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER LINE TO THE SINK.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections