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NEW CHINA EXPRESS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NEW CHINA EXPRESS 720 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Restaurant
September 20, 2023 Canvass License #1444085
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SIDES AND DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AROUND THE DOOR (TOP,BOTTOM AND SIDES). DOOR MUST BE COMPLETLY SEALED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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 #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD (PRECOOKED & RAW) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF LARGE BULK STORAGE AND SMALL SPICE CONTAINER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS.
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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS, FLOOR DRAIN AND WALLS HEAVLY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS,SPIIL AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS, FLOOR DRAIN AND WALLS HEAVLY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS,SPIIL AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections