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Restaurant: Peking Chinese Food Inc
Address: 129 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Sep 12, 2012

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All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOODS (CHICKEN, ONIONS, SAUCES) STORED BENEATH RUSTED AND FOOD COVERED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FROZEN FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LID OR A COVER. OBSERVED RUTED WIRE STORAGE FOOD RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS (WIRE RACKS, DOORS AND DOOR TRACKS), VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES, DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST ON THE EAST WALL NEAR THE BACK DOOR AND AROUND THE ANSUL TANK.
3 DRAIN STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF CARDBOARD BOXES STORED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

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 LIVE COCKROACHES AND FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH INSIDE OF AN EMPTY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE RESTROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE STORED INSIDE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS OF THE DUMPSTERS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP TO PREVENT THE DUMPSTERS FROM OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT VISIBLE. IT WAS COVERED UP BY A POSTER. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE SMOKER UNIT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLER, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
PROVIDE 2 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE BACK DOOR. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND RESTROOM.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE BACK DOOR AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. REPAINT THE PREP AREA WALLS AND BATHROOM DOOR.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #612534 ON 10/27/11 NOT CORRECTED. 18/01 - 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 LIVE COCKROACHES AND FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE RESTROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED SINCE INITIAL INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE SMOKER UNIT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLER, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES, WOK STATION AND GAS LINES BELOW AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE AND GAS LINES, ELECTRICAL LINES WITH BUILDUP FOOD DEBRIS NEAR THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE BACK DOOR AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. REPAINT THE PREP AREA WALLS AND BATHROOM DOOR
Inspector Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #612534 ON 10/27/11 NOT CORRECTED. 18/01 - 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 LIVE COCKROACHES AND FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE RESTROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED SINCE INITIAL INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ESTABLISHMENT REMAINS CLOSED.
SEE VIOLATION #14. FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OPEN GAPS ON BOTTOM ATTACHED STRIP. MUST MAKE RUBBER STRIP TIGHT FITTING.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.MAY NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS. PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE SMOKER UNIT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLER, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES, WOK STATION AND GAS LINES BELOW AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE AND GAS LINES, ELECTRICAL LINES WITH BUILDUP FOOD DEBRIS NEAR THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY

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ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE COVERED, DATED & LABELED.
GASKETS OF SMALL COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, SINK DRAINS, CONDENSERS & FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS, MILDEW OR DIRT.
INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER MUST BE DEFROSTED & WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS OF SMALL COOLER MUST BE FIXED/REPLACED. CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND & AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OR STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
MOP SINK IS DRAINING VERY SLOW, MUST FIX.

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