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IMPERIAL RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

IMPERIAL RESTAURANT (AKA: CAI) 2100 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
February 24, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2771659
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES THAT ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS AT MAIN COOKING AREA.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STEAMER IN FRONT DIM SUM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR BY GREASE RECEPTOR IN DISPOSAL AREA AND WALL NEXT TO GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STEAMER IN FRONT DIM SUM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR BY GREASE RECEPTOR IN DISPOSAL AREA AND WALL NEXT TO GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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