China Spring

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large bulk container of rice without a label. Instructed to label all items removed from original packaging with common name and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed mesh of rear exit screen door with holes and large gaps. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain to prevent pest entry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt, dust, and spills trhoughout premises under all equipment, sinks, and three comp, & in all corners throughout. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted broken cooler in the rear storage area. Must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring or repair and maintain clean.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14--- prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)---all stored items throughout the rear exit stairwell and washroom must be elevated from the floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 6-501.114--- noted unused cooler in the rear kitchen must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring or repair and maintain clean.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted in-use cooks rice utensils being stored in a container of water at a temperature of 75.9f. If stored in hot water, must maintain a minimum temperature of 135f or store on/in a clean surface/container and wash, rinse, sanitize as need or every 4 hours.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted clean pots and pans stored on the floor under the wok line. Must elevate from the floors.----all stored items throughout the rear exit stairwell and washroom must be elevated from the floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers in all freezers and refrigeration units.----must not use tape as a means of repair for handle of the rice cooker.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: No chlorine chemical test strips on site to monitor sanitization levels at the three compartment sink while washing rinsing and sanitizing. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Shelving throughout the wok line and rear dish area with grease, food debris and dirt. Must clean all and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior of the microwave oven dirty. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Cold water handle broken at the wok line hand washing sink. Unable to turn on or off without a wrench and cold water does not completely shut off. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted unused cooler in the rear kitchen must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring or repair and maintain clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the washroom must be replaced.----floor behind the rear box freezer with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.----excessive rust on the door of the walk-in freezer and wall inside the walk-in cooler. Must remove rust.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114---large metal cage on the rear walkway to the outside waste receptacle must be removed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as a splash guard at the rear dish hand washing sink. Must be non-porous, cleanable material such as metal or hard plastic.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the front cashier area and rear storage must be elevated from the floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers throughout coolers and freezer. Must use food grade plastic bags or washable food containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Metal rack shelving above the three compartment sink with excessive grease. Must clean/remove and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of all cooks line equipment and coolers throughout, including the one door unused cooler, with grease and food debris. Exterior of all bulk food containers dirty. Must clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls throughout the cooks line with excessive food splatter. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mops being improperly stored with mop heads in dirty mop bucket and dirty mop sink bed. Instructed to properly store inverted at mop sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted unnecessary items and clutter throughout the front cashier shelving. Must remove all unnecessary items, clean and organize all other stored items to prevent pest harboring.----unused one-door cooler must be removed from the premises.----large metal cage on the rear walkway to the outside waste receptacle must be removed.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 7-29-20 report #2385502 were not corrected. #39- food containers stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.#47- noted torn and dirty rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler. Instructed to detail clean, repair and maintain, and/or replace.#53- noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women's and unisex washrooms. #55- instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment, especially at the cooking stove and stairway leading to the outside. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn and dirty rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler. Instructed to detail clean, repair and maintain and/or replace

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

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dusty and dirty ceiling tiles at the front dining area and prep. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the cooking stove and stair way leading to the outside.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution

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

Inspector’s note: Grease at interior and exterior of cooking equipment,wheels of units,inside the deep fryers.clean and maintain. Grease on filters above cooking equipment clean and maintain -

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the chest freezer lid,instructed to replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Chest freezer with ice build-up clean and maintain.also must remove mineral build-up at dipping well water supply

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at water supply to ice machine at front prep area. Instructed to install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Various tools improperly stored on floor in rear area/staircase. Must properly store tools in an organized manner to prevent pest harborage and to facilitate cleaning. Debris on floor under cooking equipment,three compartment sink,under shelves in prep area and behind ice machine/hot water tank

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED AT 2:30pm EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A THERMOMETER PARTIALLY RUSTY,DIRTY AND NOT CALIBRATED

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution

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

Inspector’s note: Grease at interior and exterior of cooking equipment,wheels of units,inside the deep fryers.clean and maintain. Grease on filters above cooking equipment clean and maintain -

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the chest freezer lid,instructed to replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Chest freezer with ice build-up clean and maintain.also must remove mineral build-up at dipping well water supply

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at water supply to ice machine at front prep area. Instructed to install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Various tools improperly stored on floor in rear area/staircase. Must properly store tools in an organized manner to prevent pest harborage and to facilitate cleaning. Debris on floor under cooking equipment,three compartment sink,under shelves in prep area and behind ice machine/hot water tank

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 8-31-18,report #2213794 #58) pa 100 0367 observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain. Priority foundation:7-42-090,citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted food stored in number 10 cans(tomato ketchup)in walk-in cooler.instructed management to transfer contents in a food grade plastic container. Noted food stored in grocery bags in walk-in cooler.instructed management to store foods in food grade plastic bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted wok range with baked on grease at hot line in the kitchen.instructed management to clean and maintain range.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted packing at rear and down the stairs leading to rear door creating clutter.instructed management toremove or reorganize clutter so as to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no proof of a city of chicago foodservice managers cetificate when potentially hazardous foods (chinese) are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected.see report#1970452 violation#32 observed rust on racks in walk-in cooler.instructing to repair racks by 3/22/2017 violation#33 interior and exterior of upright oven on north wall not clean instructed to clean by 3/22/2017 serious violation#7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food containers not labled.instructed management to lable bulk food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard liners on shelving in walk-in cooler.istructed manager to remove cardboard liners and that only smooth and easily cleanable surfaces may be used.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted hot line hood and filters greasy.instructed management to clean hood and filters.

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

Inspector’s note: Defrost deep freezer in prep area. Observed rust on racks in the walk in cooler. Instructed to defrost freezer, repair racks so they are smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed lower shelf on prep table in the prep area not clean. Interior and exterior of upright oven on the north wall is not clean. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens being stored improperly in the prep area. Instructed to store linens in sanitizer when not in use and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers in kitchen not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on small reach-in prep cooler accross from the fryer, discontiune use of grocery bags for storing food,ice machine not working at this time. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and/or debris on the following food and non-food contact equipment; stove, fryer, microwaves. Food storage containers, drain board above 3-comp sink, and interior/exterior of mop sink. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors in prep area, all wall bases and corners throughout premises. Also, floor in staff toilet room. 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 dirty walls in staff toilet room and behind stove and fryer. Stained ceiling tile in preap area, and grease build up on hood and filters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of light shield in staff toilet room and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Slow drain in exposed hand sink in prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter near rear exit door, around hot water tank, and behind front counter. Instructed to remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during cooking/storage.found half bit sandwich(bread and meat)on top the cooked white rice,inside the rice unit.sandwich removed and rice discarded and denatured.found cooked food(egg rolls) stored on top grocery brown bags inside the walk-in cooler to soak the excess oil,instructed to provide a food grade paper(wax paper). Also found the ice machine with pink / brown slime substance build-up on ice machine water reservoir;ice scoop container stored on top the unit with encrusted food and grease.instructed to clean and sanitize ice machine and ice scoop.no food nor bitten food to be stored inside the rice unit with rice,to minimize source of contamination. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used to line shelves,instructed to remove.found food stored inside dirty,oily,encrusted food on cardboard boxes throughout the premises,instructed to remove and provide a food grade containers with lids.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Broken rubber gasket inside the one door small cooler by the rice unit.instructed to replace. No stoppers provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide. Found threshold partially broken at rear door,instructed to repair. Cooked and raw food stored inside the grocery plastic bags instructed to provided food grade bags or food containers with lids to store food.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior exterior of cooking equipment, hood,filters,shelves, under prep table,inside the reach-in coolers, all dry food containers(interior, exterior and handles) and inside the deep fryer with grease,debris and encrusted food,instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Floor throughout the premises with debris build-up instructed to clean and maintain

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer is needed inside the three door reach-in prep cooler.presently no thermometer.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by dishwashing areas and wok areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found lid not completely closed for outside dumpster. Dumpster lid partially missing/broken. Serious violation. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by dishwashing areas and wok areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found lid not completely closed for outside dumpster. Dumpster lid partially missing/broken. Serious violation. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by dishwashing areas and wok areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled in english.(flour, sugar, etc.)

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear of premises.(excessive food debris)

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

Inspector’s note: Found hood exhaust not clean grease buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk containers (sugar, msg, etc.) not labled. Instructed manager to label containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease accumulation on ventilation hood/hood filters. Must clean and maintain ventilation hood.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on floor under and around shelves in dry storage area and under cooking equipment. Must clean floor throughout.

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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.

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 TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN UNDER HOOD BY RICE COOKING SIDE,AND REMOVE FOIL LINING ON PREP CART IN FRONT OF STOVE.

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 STAINS ON INSDE RIM OF TOILET BOWL,AND HOOD WALLS.

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 FAUCET BASE LEAKING ON 3COMP.SINK,AND SLOW DRAINIG AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK UNDER HOOD.

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. PROVIDE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF DISPOSABLE UTENSILS, IMPROPERLY STORED IN SERVICE AREA. PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REPLACE CARDBOARD.

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. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR.

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. MISALIGNED REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. FOUND SHOES AND COATS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO FOOD PREP. PROVIDE STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD FOR ALL PERSONAL CLOTHING.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR 1 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: 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. found some food items not properly dated, labeled in walk in freezer, coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers/ freezers.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, and prep table lower shelving need cleaning.

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.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in rear kitchen not clean need cleaning. damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repair.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas, dining areas not clean need cleaning.

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. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, bathroom, and dining area need cleaning.