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PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT 3457-3459 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
May 8, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection License #30963
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D)--- NOTED FOODS BEING DISPENSED IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND COUNTER IE: HOT SOUP, COOKED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE ALL FOODS TO THE KITCHEN PREP.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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: 3-304.14---- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE.----BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE WOKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SEALANT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE POOLING OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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: 6-201.11--- MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE.----BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE WOKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SEALANT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE POOLING OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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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