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NEW CHINA TEA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NEW CHINA TEA 4022-4024 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
August 23, 2012 Canvass License #1679502
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE BACK SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE TOP LEFT SIDE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE GASKETS AT THE WALKIN COOLER AND THE UPRIGHT REACHIN FREEZER THEY ARE RIPPED AND TORN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE TOP, SIDES, FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE CABINETS, AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND THE TWO REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE TOP, SIDES, FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE CABINETS, AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND THE TWO REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM.
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.

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