Choi's Chinese Kitche, 2638 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Choi's Chinese Kitche
Address: 2638 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: May 10, 2012
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100

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  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • 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
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Oct 1, 2010 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • 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
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Oct 27, 2011 0
  • 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
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Nov 3, 2011 100
  • 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
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
May 10, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 1, 2010

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY OPEN CAN FOODS IN THE COOLER INTO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS OR STAINLESS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SHELF RUSTING UNDER PREP TABLE AT 3COMP.SINK AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE COVER OF CHEF REACH IN COOLER LID WITH STAINS,CLEAN VENT IN TOILET AND STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TATBLE AT FRONT OF CHINESE BURNER WHICH HOLDS MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DEBRIS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT ON 3COMP.SINK
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT FLOOR REACH IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR HALL AREA .

Oct 27, 2011

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE STORED PROPERLY 6' OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING THIS INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,SOUPS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH MICE DROPPINGS. APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON FLOORS BEHIND 2 CHEST FREEZERS STORED IN A DRY STORAGE AREA DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.FOUND FRONT DOOR TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4' MODE OF ENTRY AT LEFT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEANING IS REQUIRED AT 3 COMPARTYMENT SINK,ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP(UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT)GREASE BUILD-UP,BETWEEN THE COOKING WOKS,PREP DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE(FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS),AND INTERIOR PANEL OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREA.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENTS,AND BASEMENT AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Nov 3, 2011

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ABATED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEANING IS REQUIRED AT 3 COMPARTYMENT SINK,ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP(UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT)GREASE BUILD-UP,BETWEEN THE COOKING WOKS,PREP DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE(FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS),AND INTERIOR PANEL OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ABATED.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN.

May 10, 2012

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD,
MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REAR KITCHEN AREA
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND THERMOMETERS FOR TESTING FOOD PRODUCT

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