See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13, 1610 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60636 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13
Address: 1610 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60636
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Aug 1, 2012
Score
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100

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  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
May 17, 2010 0
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jun 2, 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
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 19, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • 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
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 8, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • 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
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 15, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Oct 6, 2011 100
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • 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
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 23, 2011 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
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Aug 1, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

May 17, 2010

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. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020 CITATION ISSUED H59634
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER (60.4F) AT SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H59634
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6' OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS

Jun 2, 2010

VIOLATION 18 CORRECTED
VIOLATION 26 CORRECTED
VIOLATION 32 CORRECTED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6' OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
VIOLATION 43 CORRECTED
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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

Jan 19, 2011

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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. ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM.

Sep 8, 2011

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP AND REMOVE PERSONAL DRINKS FROM ICE MACHINE.
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 NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #491242 ON 1-19-11 32 PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. 33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. 35 SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. 41 ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H74206 COURT DATE 10-13-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), CONTAINERS AND LIDS, STORAGE SHELVES (WEBS/DUST BUILDUP), ETC
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN UPRIGHT VEGETABLE COOLER.
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. ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Sep 15, 2011

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
SHELVING PROVIDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
EQUIPMENT CLEANED.
FLOORS CLEANED.
OPENINGS SEALED.
LIGHT SHIELD REPLACED.
WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS ORGANIZED.
ICE SCOOP PROPERLY STORED.

Nov 23, 2011

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. INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN LOBBY.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Aug 1, 2012

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT DINNING AND REAR PREP.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS FRONT COOKING AREA. NEED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK SIDE STORAGE. CLEAN FRONT MICROWAVE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DRY STORAGE BULK SHELVES, CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AREA.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

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