PASS
Risk 1 (High)
CHOI'S CHINESE KITCHEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
CHOI'S CHINESE KITCHEN
(AKA: CHOI'S CHINESE RESTAURANT)
2638 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO 60647
Restaurant
October 1, 2021
Canvass
License #2517136
4
Total Violations
4
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #44
MINOR
Violation Details
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST NOT STORE KNIVES AT SAID LOCATION AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK.
Why This Matters
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Specific Requirements
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.114
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP AREA COOK LINE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKET.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOK LINE 1-DOOR COOLER AND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOK LINE 1-DOOR COOLER AND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection