PASS
Risk 1 (High)
CHOPSTICK EXPRESS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 15, 2024
Complaint
License #2202277
5
Total Violations
5
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16--OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SO THAT IT REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.ALSO OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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 #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11--OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection