New China Express

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation NOTED GREEN AND WHITE WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTINF BOARD AT COOKSLINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE AND THICK GREASE DEPOSITS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control logbook on the premises. Last logged service report is dated 3/19/19 and 6/16/17. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the logbook. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted green and white wiping cloth stored on cuttinf board at cooksline in kitchen. Instructed to store in proper sanitizing buckets with sanitizing solution between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted food storage racks with encrusted food debris and black fuzzy substance. Instructed to deep clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all cooking equipment and coolers at cooksline with encrusted grease and food debris. Instructed to degrease, deep clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted floors throughout kitchen, underneath all cooking equipment with excessive and thick grease deposits, food debris and dirt. Instructed to degrease, deep clean and maintain

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service artilces to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unpackaged meat stored in grocery bags inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store in food storage bags or containers

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

Inspector’s note: Observed worn cutting boards with deep grooves on prep cooler and in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain a rust free surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The storage racks inside the walk in cooler and the lower surface of the reach in coolers with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior/exterior of the fryers and cooking equipment with thick build up of grease, dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain fryers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks. Instructed to fix the leaks and maintain good plumbing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and floors in the corners, under/around the equipment and sinks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floor drains and floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation above the cooking equipment with grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the ventilation hood.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener with old food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain can opener.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards in the rear food prep area with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior/exterior of the fryers with thick build up of grease, dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain fryers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener with old food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain can opener.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards in the rear food prep area with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior/exterior of the fryers with thick build up of grease, dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain fryers.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations from report #2582074 dated 09/20/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: #16-must clean and maintain the interior sides and door of the ice machine. #38-observed the interior screen door not tight fitting around the door (top,bottom and sides). Door must be completly sealed to prevent entry point for pests. #39-observed open food (precooked & raw) inside the walk in cooler and freezer not protected from the elements. Instructed manager to properly cover and maintain to prevent possible contamination. #49-must detail clean and maintain the prep tables, dry storage shelving,interior and exterior of all coolers and freezer and interior of the walk in cooler, exterior of large bulk storage and small spice container to remove spills and/or food debris. #55-observed the floors, floor drain and walls heavly…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior screen door not tight fitting around the door (top,bottom and sides). Door must be completly sealed to prevent entry point for pests.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed open food (precooked & raw) inside the walk in cooler and freezer not protected from the elements. Instructed manager to properly cover and maintain to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the prep tables, dry storage shelving,interior and exterior of all coolers and freezer and interior of the walk in cooler, exterior of large bulk storage and small spice container to remove spills and/or food debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors, floor drain and walls heavly encrusted with food debris,spiil and grease. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed precooked food items inside the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to date all precooked and prep foods with dates and names.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed open food (precooked & raw) inside the walk in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to properly cover to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the prep tables, dry storage shelving and interior of the walk in cooler and freezer to remove spills and debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky pipes underneath the 3 and 2 comp sinks. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out the rear prep and storage area along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields dirty in the prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood and filters above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves inside walk in cooler not clean of debris. Must clean/maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the deep fryer and the cooking equipment with thick grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment and storage racks with food, dirt, grease and debris. Instructed to detail clean the floors and maintain. -the walls around the cooking/cooling equipment and the vent in the toilet rooms with dirt, dust and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves inside walk in cooler not clean of debris. Must clean/maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean of debris in rear prep area behind heavy equipment. Must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to properly label all bulk containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed grease buildup and food debris on cooking equipment, prep tables and rolling carts in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive debris inside light shield near walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean light shield and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following equipment: interior bottom of fryers, exterior surfaces of fryer and wok station, interiors of refrigeration units, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers, can opener blade and holder at prep table, interior panel of large ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors around, under and behind cooking equipment, ice machine and walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean light shields in kitchen to remove particles observed, celan ceiling vents in kitchen to remove dust observed, clean ventilation fan on ceiiling of washroom to remove dust and clean walls around and behind cooking equipment and ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris under the wok station. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor with accumulated debris under the 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructyed to clean and maintain the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide a hair restraint while handling food.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, cooked rice, shrimp, cooked vegetables, etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises at all times potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the soda dispenser nozzles with accumulated build up. Instructed to clean and maintain soda dispenser nozzles.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the wok station with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Knives stored improperly, instructed to store properly to prevent contamination, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Discontinue use of grocery bags to store food, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on fryer, stove, prep tables. Observed debris on interior of walk in cooler and freezer, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on kitchen walls , hood has grease build up. Dust build up on fan covers in walk in cooler, instructed to clean and maintain.

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: Must label small food storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables,walk in cooler shelving units and 3- door prep cooler.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on ice machine and 3- door prep cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from lower shelf of steam table on serving line,ice dispenser,all reach in and walk in cooler shelves,food and multiuse shelving units,meat slicer,exterior of all food storage containers,wok station and faucets at same.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor along wallbases,under,around equipment and walk in cooler and freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from walls in prep areas and behind soda machine in dining area,light shields in prep area.,hood and filters at cooking equipment.must scrape and paint peeling paint on ceiling on serving line and behind soda machine.must replace repair missing wall bases behind cooking equipment and threshold at front door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide shatter proof bulbs or light shields at holding unit at service line.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report#1387345 date 02-13-2014(32) must label cooked food items inside the walk-in cooler in rear prep area(33)must remove grease build-up from bottom comprtment of deep fryers and filters above stove,instructed to clean and maintain equipment(34)clean floors in the rear around the ice machine and the mop sink area,has grease and food debris,instructed to clean and maintain area(43)must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use,instructed to correct violations,serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rust from shelves in the prep cooler at prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors inside the walk-in freezer in rear of premises,alomg wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food items inside the walk-in cooler in rear prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow device on the mop sink in rear of premises and remove rust from the shelving units inside the walk-in cooler in rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove grease build-up from bottom compartments of deep fryers and filters above stove,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in rear around the ice machine and the mop sink area,has grease and food debris,instructed to clean and maintain area

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the walk-in cooler in rear of premises and the prep cooler in prep area

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use

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

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelves underneath prep tables in kitchen area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interior of ice machine in kitchen area, the interior of self-service pop dispensing station in dining area, filters and hood above cooking equipment, cabinet interiors of deep fryers and sides of all cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean all floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls behind all cooking equipment in kitchen area. Clean light shield above walk-in cooler in kitchen area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace worn gasket around door to ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean shelves underneath prep tables, hood above cooking equipment, can opener and holster attached to prep table in rear food prep area, and exterior of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean all floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean both exit doors in kitchen. Clean walls and ledges surrounding the mop sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from rear of prep area next to exit door.

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

Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violations from 3-18-2011 not corrected. (33)must detail clean all prep tables,metal shelving racks,interior of fryers,wok stations,bulk food item containers,and interior of all coolers. Must remove grease,food debris and clean all attached legs,wheels,handles,motor housing and power cords. (34)must detail clean floors under all sinks,cooking equipment,prep tables,and soda dispencers. Must remove extreme food debris and grease. (35)must detail clean walls in prep areas and remove grease and food debris. Must correct all minor violations by the date specified on report. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair rubber gaskets at prep cooler doors so they close properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize all multi use item containers used to store condiments and cooking spices. Remove food debris and grime.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove dead roaches from walls under prep table along wall next to 2 compartment sink and from the bottom of prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from rear of prep area next to exit door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all prep tables,shelves under prep tables,metal shelving racks,interior of fryers,wok stations,bulk food item containers and interior of all coolers. Must remove grease,food debris and clean all attached legs,wheels,handles,motor housing and power cords.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under all sinks,cooking equipment,prep tables and soda syrup dispencers. Must remove extreme food debris and grease.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls in prep areas and remove grease and food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD,FILTER AND PIPES ABOVE NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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. THE FLOOR IN THE BACK PREP AREA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTD. TO CLEAN AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE BACK AREA HAS DUST BULDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEN OLD FOOD FROM CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE RIGHT SIDE OF UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,NOT 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. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AREAS IN REAR DOOR AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.MUST NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN REAR WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.