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PEKING CHINESE FOOD Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PEKING CHINESE FOOD 3167 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
June 5, 2025 Canvass License #2534914
4
Total Violations
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IN DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE HINGES OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND ALL THE CREVICES ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE SAME TWO DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE FULL OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP OF 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 OFFICE/DRY STORAGE CLOSET AT THE FRONT OF THE KITCHEN IMMEDIATELY TO THE SOUTH OF THE CASHIER TO BE UN ORGANIZED WITH VARIOUS ITEMS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ORGANIZED AND FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITIES.
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 OFFICE/DRY STORAGE CLOSET AT THE FRONT OF THE KITCHEN IMMEDIATELY TO THE SOUTH OF THE CASHIER TO BE UN ORGANIZED WITH VARIOUS ITEMS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ORGANIZED AND FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITIES.
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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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections