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CHOP SUEY KITCHEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHOP SUEY KITCHEN 5353 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644 Restaurant
February 28, 2013 Canvass License #1513901
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.THE INTERIOR OF FRYER(CABINET) TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN AREAS UNDER WOKS, PREP TABLES TOO.
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: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF DUST AND DIRT ON THEM. ALSO SOME WALLS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN AND PAINT THEM SO THEY WILL BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASY TO CLEAN. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES TOO.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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