China Lamp Restaurant

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35 dead small and large cockroaches on the floors behind equipment, alongside walk in cooler, in unused dining area underneath booths, and rear storage ramp leading to outside garbage area. Instructed to remove , clean and sanitize said areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on heavy equipment throughout prep and dried food debris on shelving units and inside cooling units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive number of cardboard boxes stored on top of dining room tables and booth seats. Instructed to organize dining room and remove cardboard boxes to prevent pest harborage.must maintain premise.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Noted no label for bulk storage rice container. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken stored in plastic storage bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 1/4" gap on bottom middle of entry double doors. Instructed to make tight fitting and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found cardboard on prep table. Instructed to remove to make a smooth and easy to clean surface, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found accumulated grease under cooking equipment in prep area. Found food residue on ceiling in prep area. Found dusty ceiling vents in prep area and in men's restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain all of the above.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found stained ceiling tiles in prep area and in men's restroom. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor in unused restroom, and in rear storage area. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean interior bottom of fryers to remove grease observed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the unused kitchen washroom, clean floor under cooking equipment and in corner areas of kitchen. Instructed to clean the walls around and behind cooking equipment and sinks where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed two missing floor tile under cooking equipment; instructed to replace floor tile where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up on topside of wok station.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide garbage cans with lids in unisex and women's toilet rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace some damaged floor tiles where needed.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths throughout t he facility. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observe card board being used as a shelf liner. Instructed to remove and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves, fryers, etc with grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no service sink on site. Instructed to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles with large gaps, broken and missing tiles throughout the facility, debris throughout the facility, etc. Instructed to repair and maintain

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of prep tables, rolling carts, prep coolers, freezer.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls need cleaning and painting in washrooms. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings in washrooms. Remove peeling paint on wall behind 3-compartment sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Organize all coolers and freezers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Some prepared foods in walk in cooler not labled.instructed management to properly lable foods -fifo

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Noted pots and pans not properly inverted after sanitizing.instructed management to invert pots and pans after sanitizing so as to air dry.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted cardoard liners on shelving and at prep areas. Instructed management to remove all cardboard liners.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement need cleaning.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wall at three compartment sink has a hole needs repair.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink at rear is slow draining needs to be repaired.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Refrigerator themometers needed for all coolers.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label bulk containers at storage shelf in front prep area and under prep tables.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of upright reach in freezers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor of walk-in cooler.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace/repair water damaged ceiling tiles in mens front washroom.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove all clutter and unnecessary articles at rear prep area and at back of premises, organize and maintain at all times.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers in prep/kitchen area must where proper hair restraints.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Noted a few prepared and precooked food items inside cooler not properly labeled. Must properly label food with name and date.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes above prep table to protect from dust and debris.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean prep table and storage shelving to remove debris. Also clean shelving inside walk in cooler to remove debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors behind cooking equipment needs cleaning to remove grease and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean light shields in the front dining area to remove debris.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store wiping clothes inside sanitizing solution.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed chicken for soup in rear freezer stored in grocery bags, instructed to provide proper storage container/food grade bags(like zip lock bags).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor under fryer not clean, instructed to clean remove grease from floor.also clean floor under booths.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty reach in cooler storage racks in the 3 door cooler, instructed to remove rust.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed prep table not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean up right freezer, and table storage area (remove food debris).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint behind rear 3 comp. Sink, and under hand sink in ladies room, instructed to remove and repaint. Observed graffiti on walls in both restrooms, instructed to remove and repaint.also replace all water damaged ceiling tiles, and clean inside ceiling light shields. Observed hole in ladies room wall begind door, need to repair(remove duct tape).

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed some clutter in rear storage, instructed to organize and remove any item not being used.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New boards needed. Worn, discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Must remove heavy grease build up.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls at three compartment sinks area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter and build up.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New boards needed. Worn, discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Must remove heavy grease build up.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls at three compartment sinks area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter and build up.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RUSTY SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE COOLER BY DEEP FRYERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS AROUND STORAGE IN REAR DOOR AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR AREA IN BASEMENT.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: 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. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.must label all dry storage/spice bins/containers. also label/date all food not in original containers-egg rolls,all meats,crab Rangoon etc inside coolers and freezers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. KEEP STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must refrain from using plastic grocery bags and boxes to store unwrapped foods in coolers & freezers and from using boxes to drain excess oil from cooked foods prior to serving to customers

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean and paint walls in both washrooms & in dining area. Clean all dusty ceiling vents throughout. Must remove all traces of dripped paint from areas & surfaces that were not painted.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light in reach-in cooler by rice cooker in food prep area and all blown ceiling lights throughout. Clean and/or replace all unclean light shields throughout

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Eliminate cluttered areas in rear sections of establishment

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted on report# 158751 still not corrected: -33- clean the following: interior cabinets of deep fryers & oven, exposed washbowl in employee washroom, interiors & exteriors of coolers & freezers, exteriors of all cooking equipment, prep tables, storage shelves, hood & filters and all other unclean surfaces throughout. -34- replace or repair all broken floor tiles throughout. Detail clean floor throughout kitchen along all wall bases and in corners. -35- clean and paint walls in kitchen and in rear storage area. Replace all ceiling tiles that are no longer cleanable.- citation issued- serious for non compliance with existing violation

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must refrain from using plastic grocery bags to store unwrapped foods in coolers & freezers and from using boxes to drain excess oil from cooked foods prior to serving to customers

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean and paint walls in both washrooms in dining area. Clean all dusty ceiling vents throughout.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light in reach-in cooler by rice cooker in food prep area and all blown ceiling lights throughout. Clean and/or replace all unclean light shields throughout.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Eliminate cluttered areas in rear sections of establishment.