China Express, 4640 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: China Express
Address: 4640 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Sep 19, 2012

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Inspection findings

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  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 1, 2010 0
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 1, 2010 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 8, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 9, 2011 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Dec 12, 2011 100
No violation details available. Sep 19, 2012 -

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 1, 2010

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLE IN CEILING TILES MUST BE SEALED
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156467,01-13-09 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,FOUND #33 SHELVES INSIDE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,#32 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MATERIAL ALL AROUND THE SINK MUST BE RECAULKED;CITATION ISSUED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 02-08-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVES OF THE COOLER
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. STAINED CHOPPING BOARD IN PREP AREA MUST BE CLEAN

Feb 8, 2010

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156467,01-13-09 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,FOUND #33 SHELVES INSIDE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,#32 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MATERIAL ALL AROUND THE SINK MUST BE RECAULKED;CITATION ISSUED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 02-08-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVES OF THE COOLER serious violation now corrected,shelves all clean and all around 3 compartment sink has been recaulked
STAINED CHOPPING BOARD IN PREP AREA MUST BE CLEAN new chopping board is being used in prep area
HOLE IN CEILING TILES MUST BE SEALED ceiling tiles has been sealed

Mar 9, 2011

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in coolers, reach in freezer, coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, coolers and reach in freezer.
exposed raw wood of front storage shelving in food prep area shll be repair/sealed. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced, walls that had peeling paint by front storage shelving shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area not clean need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, walk in cooler, coolers not clean need cleaning.

Dec 12, 2011

Light shield in bathroom not clean needs detailed cleaning.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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