FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHOPSTICK EXPRESS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 23, 2025
Canvass
License #2202277
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on January 23, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 5 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS EGGROLLS, CRAB RAGOON AND SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT PROOF STRIP SLIGHTLY TORN AT REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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