Super China Buffet

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease accumulation on exterior of cooking equipment. Degrease and mantain cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food 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 in sanitizing solution between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water handle at the handwashing sink in prep area not working properly. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of womens toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt our light bulb in the main prep light. Instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Shows improvement, but still observed approximately 10 live flies in the dish and bulk storage areas. Instructed to contact pest control and eliminate activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unprotected wood being used as shelving inside the walk-in coolers and storage areas. Must seal wood or remove and provide shelving that is non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all non-food contact surfaces throughout the facility in contact with sewage water. Must detail clean all splash areas under dish machine, prep tables, and shelving throughout facility.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove all sewage water from floors inside facility, and to detail clean all floors and walls that have had contact with sewage water. Must clean behind and underneath cooking equipment on cooks line and work tables, and underneath the dish machine/mop sink drains.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting inside kitchen prep area. Must provide adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 live flies on the dish machine and in the mop sink area. Instructed management to contact pest control for service to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all non-food contact surfaces throughout the facility in contact with sewage water. Must detail clean all splash areas under dish machine, prep tables, and shelving throughout facility.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove all sewage water from floors inside facility, and to detail clean all floors and walls that have had contact with sewage water. Must clean behind and underneath cooking equipment on cooks line and work tables, and underneath the dish machine/mop sink drains.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Found raw fish submerged in water with no running water, thawing, in the 2-compartment prep sink. Instructed management tcs foods must be thawed according to food code, such as under refrigeration that maintains 41f or below or under running water (70f or below).

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at one out of the three handwashing sinks in the womens restroom at 61f. Must repair water temperature to 100f. Management repaired sink before end of inspection and water is now at 100f.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found multiple burned out light bulbs in the ventilation hood. Must replace burned out lights and provide adequate lighting.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written records for employee vaccination or weekly testing as required. Management instructed to provide and maintain a written record.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Found no signage inside the facility informing patrons of the full vaccination requirement. Management instructed to post signage at all public entrances and inside of the establishment regarding masks and vaccination requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: - observed foods stored throughout facility out of original containers and without identifying labels. Must provide identifying labels on all foods. Only the refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods, that are prepared on site and held over 24 hours need the additional labels; date marking the preparation and consume by/discard date (maximum of 7 days total). -

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: - observed the plates and soup cups in the buffet area stored improperly. Must store all clean utensils inverted/face down to prevent exposure to potential sources of contamination. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the wall behind the deep fryers.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed packages of imitation crab meat thawing in standing water in the 2 compartment sink. Management instructed to thaw food properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label all food storage containers in the coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dumplings stored in direct contact with a cardboard box in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage containers which can be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep cooler across from the wok station and interior of deep fryers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled cooked/prepared foods in cold holding units and walk-in cooler. Instructed to label food including storage containers when food is not in original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build up on cooking equipment including grill, bhind grill, hood and shelves in cook line. Instructed to remove excessive grease on contact surface and instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water or syrup spills on floor under the soda syrup shelf in rear storage room. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed food debris on floor inside walk in coolers (2) and walk-in freezer in food prep area. Insructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed watermelon boxes stored on floor carpet in rear private dining area. Instructed to store property in food prep area and elevate food items 6-inch off the floor.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed black and pink mold like substances severe build up on interior part of ice machine located at food prep area likely to contaminate the ice for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain the addressed ice machine and do not use until the violation corrected. Serious violation: 7-38-005 (a)

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Observed all three washbowls(hand sink) in customers/employees toiletrooms not maintained. Observed no hot running water at washbowls(hand sink) in women's toilet room at this time of inspection. Instructed to provide hot running water under city pressure at all times and maintain. Serious violation: 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled cooked/prepared foods in cold holding units and walk-in cooler. Instructed to label food including storage containers when food is not in original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build up on cooking equipment including grill, bhind grill, hood and shelves in cook line. Instructed to remove excessive grease on contact surface and instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water or syrup spills on floor under the soda syrup shelf in rear storage room. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed food debris on floor inside walk in coolers (2) and walk-in freezer in food prep area. Insructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed watermelon boxes stored on floor carpet in rear private dining area. Instructed to store property in food prep area and elevate food items 6-inch off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,2 & 3 DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WOK STATION & FAUCETS,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GARBAGE CANS,ROLLING CARTS,DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,FITERS AND HOOD.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained.observed outside garbage area with excessive amount of food boxes on ground around dumpster and grease on lid of grease container and lid wide open.manager had employees to clean area during inspection.ground and grease container is now clean and maintained.(serious 7-38-020)

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in coolers and freezer,2 & 3 door rear reach in coolers.must remove rust from lower shelf of grill table

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from wok station & faucets,grill table,fryer cabinets,wheel bases of equipment,all prep and reach in coolers,exterior of food storage containers,all cooking equipment and garbage cans,rolling carts,dish racks,prep tables,cutting boards,walk in coolers shelving units and fan guard covers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must grout floor throughout rear prep and dish washing area,must clean grease and food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases of all equipment and remove water from floor throughout.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area,damaged wall base near rear dry food storage area.must clean grease & food debri from walls throughout prep and dish washing areas,fiters and hood.must adjust threshold at rear door.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all cold holding units

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener in the rear prep area not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a new wall in front of the dish machine not properly connected/sealed(bottom open, instructed to connect to wall and seal bottom.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed graffiti in both restrooms, need to remove/repaint. (from report 1975635 date 11/17/2016).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep tables not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed both restrooms ceiling vents dusty, instructed to clean, also clean the light shields in same area. Observed graffiti in both restrooms, need to remove/repaint.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored improperly on prep tables, instructed to store in sanitizer

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer, #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of coolers, and fryer door. Not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean wok station/drip trays.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water under the rear storage shelves, and under dish machine, instructed to dry mop, keep floors dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace. Also clean ceiling vents(dusty), instructed to clean remove dust. Also clean walls behind the dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report dated 4-7-15 inspection # 1464831. Violation #45. Found foodhandlers at premises with no foodhandler training certificate. Serious violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Found hood exhaust not clean. Hood exhaust must be cleaned.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled. (flour, sugar, starch, etc.) must label all bulk food items.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Found foodhandlers at premises with no foodhandler training certificate.

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

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler , and reach in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning (crevices), reach in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, lower shelving of prep table not clean, need cleaning. Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep area that had missing grout by dish machine area shall be repaired.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, not clean, need cleaning, walls in rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Damaged stained ceiling tiles in dining area shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in reach in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed). Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear storage room, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: All exposed hand sink, splash guard of the dish machine and 3 compartment sink caulking, worn out with black moldy like substance. Instructed to re caulk and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Carpet in one of the private dining room not cleaned. Instructed to vacuum /clean and maintain. Floor inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer with food debris. Floor around the water heater in the furnace room with debris and dust accumulated. Floor under the deep fryer with grease accumulated.instructed to clean and maintain. All stocks inside the walk in freezer and walk in cooler must be elevated 6" off the floor. Or provide raised shelvings to store stocks 6" off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Gap around the pipe in the furnace room. Must seal all the gap. Hood/filter with grease build-up. Instructed to clean in detail and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulbs in all 5 buffet island. Instructed to replace light bulbs. Light shield of the light bulb inside the walk in freezer with ice build up. Must clean and remove ice build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking on the pipe under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair to stop the leak.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk storage containers not properly labled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Inspector’s note: Sinks, utensils, storage shelves, prep tables, cooking equipment, interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in dining area, prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide sneeze guard or barrier at soft serve (ice cream) machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint rusty metal storage racks inside produce walk-in cooler or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors under and around fryer with heavy grease build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Light must be shielded inside pizza/pastry display unit or provide shatter proofed light bulb.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky (cold) faucet handle at exposed hand sink (rear dining area).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles (empty boxes, foil etc.) stored on top of (2) walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer to prevent rodent and insect harborage (rear food prep area).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide sneeze guard or barrier at soft serve (ice cream) machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint rusty metal storage racks inside produce walk-in cooler or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors under and around fryer with heavy grease build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Light must be shielded inside pizza/pastry display unit or provide shatter proofed light bulb.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky (cold) faucet handle at exposed hand sink (rear dining area).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles (empty boxes, foil etc.) stored on top of (2) walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer to prevent rodent and insect harborage (rear food prep area).

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

Inspector’s note: Noted milk crates used as shelvings inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to use proper raised shelves for easy access on cleaning.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Instructed to properly stored in a clean separate container to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BOXES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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. INSTRUCTED RE CAULK OLD, WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILDUP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AROUND 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH WASHING MACHINE.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES (DISHWASHING SOAP, SANITIZER) 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN STORAGE ROOM (WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED.