Peking Chinese Food
3167 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Restaurant ZIP 60657 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 9, 2026
Peking Chinese Food was last inspected on September 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 9, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk in freezer interior in need of cleaning, instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed various scoops throughout the kitchen in dry storage bins to be stored with handles in contact with food items. Instructed manager to store all scoops with handles not in contact with food items in between use.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hinges of the two door prep cooler and all the crevices on the upper compartment of the same two door prep cooler to be full of food debris build up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain free of build up of food debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored submerged in mop bucket in utility closet at time of inspection. Instructed manager to store all mops to allow for air drying in between use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the office/dry storage closet at the front of the kitchen immediately to the south of the cashier to be un organized with various items stacked on top of each other. Instructed manager to remove and detail clean and maintain area organized and free of items not necessary to operation of facilities.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food/grease build up on prep area floor under fryers. Must clean prep area floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected. Observed screen door at rear main door not completely tight fitted at frame of main door. Repair issue
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off the floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must not store clean cutting board on the back-splash of the three-compartment sink. Manager removed
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: The rubber gasket inside two door prep cooler was broken, instructed to replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes, plastic grocery bags, or used tin cans from another food product for food storage containers. Must use washable, reusable containers and food-grade disposable plastic bags.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Table top can opener noted with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Gray cement blocks are used inside the walk-in freezer to hold shelves to store food on it. Blocks have porous surface grimes and are not easily cleanable. Instructed to remove and replace with elevated shelves 6" from floor.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The exterior of the cooks line, deep fryers, and cooks line with excessive grease dripping down on the floor. Must clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken grout on the floor tile at the rear prep and dishroom.instructed to repair/replace. The surface must be smooth cleanable, and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificate is required for all city-certified food manager
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside walk in coolers, freezer and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags and tin can containers. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container and surrounding not maintained with thick grease on the ground around the grease container and on top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease container and its surrounding. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No written cleaning procedure for a vomit/diahrea event and insufficient equipment required for a clean-up of such an event. Must provide a written cleaning procedure and all required equipment. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued at this time.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed a large container of cut raw chicken being stored on the top shelving inside the walk-in cooler directly above uncovered cooked chicken, cooked shrimp and prepared gravey. Reviewed proper food storage and protection. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk food and spice containers on in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted the rear exit door with an open 1/4 inch gap along the bottom threshold of the solid door and open holes noted on the bottom of the screened door. Instructed to seal solid door to be tight fitting on all sides and seal all holes in mesh screen of the screened door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 to 50 rat droppings in the following areas: dry food storage closet, under the three compartment sink behind grease trap, all throughout the hot water tank closet and fresh droppings along baseboard from the rear exit door to the water tank closet. The pest control co. Had serviced on the day of this inspection and noted no activity. No traps or glueboards on site. Recommend having a pest control co. Service for rats. Instructed to remove all droppings from all areas, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must not store knives between prep table/prep cooler on the cooks line. Must provide a proper knife holder or store on clean cutting board.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Table top can opener noted with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes, plastic grocery bags, or used tin cans from another food product for food storage containers. Must use washable, reusable containers and food grade disposable plastic bags.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Extremely dirty interior of the utility mop sink.----encrusted food debris on the hot and cold water handles on the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Exterior of the cooks line two door cooler dirty with food splatter. Deep fryers and cooks line exhaust hood with excessive grease dripping down. Must clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use tape as a means of repair for the walls throughout the washroom. Must properly repair tiles to be smooth and cleanable.----floors under dry food storage shelving with debris.----excessive grease on the wall behind the cooks line grease trap. Must clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink installed at front prep area. Instructed to install said sink and provide soap nd paper towels or remove shelf that blocks the other handwashing sink. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), no citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket inside the walk-in freezer broken,instructed to replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken floor tile inside the walk-in cooler,instructed to repair/replace. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued -
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink installed at front prep area. Instructed to install said sink and provide soap nd paper towels or remove shelf that blocks the other handwashing sink. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), no citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination.found a rice cooker with cooked rice in it,also inside the cooker unit was another pot with handle(inside the pot was cooked rice with onions) on top the cooked rice which the pot was pressed onto food to keep it warm.rice is used for human consumption..food inside the rice cooker was discarded and denatured.pounds 5,value 20. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label with common name dry food ingredient stored inside plastic container at rear storage area
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected.found screen door with holes on mesh,instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be stored inside a bucket with sanitizing solution,and kept at work station
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Utensils stored between prep table and cooler must be removed and stored in a clean container
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket inside the walk-in freezer broken,instructed to replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken floor tile inside the walk-in cooler,instructed to repair/replace. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 12-6-18,report #2241185 #58-food sanitation managers at premises with no allergen training certificate. Must provide. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090,citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection summary report not posted from 12-6-18,report#2241185. Posted on site was inspection summary report from june 8,2018,report #2177051 .new summary report given and posted. Priority foundation violation:7-42-010(b),citation issued
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat food (egg rolls)held more than 24hours with no seven day consume by date. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must label properly.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Food sanitation managers at premises with no allergen training. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-010. Must provide.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found time temperature control for safety food at improper temperatures. Found 15 pounds of fried chicken inside plastic tub sitting on shelf at 65.4f. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005. Disposed of 15 pounds of fried chicken at improper temperatures.tcs food value about 40dollars.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat food (egg rolls)held more than 24hours with no seven day consume by date. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must label properly.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found evidence of rat activity at premises. Observed 30 rat droppings at furnace areas, behind grease trap, and behind deep fryer. Priority foundation. Citation issued.7-38-020(a) must notify pest control operator, remove all droppings, and clean/sanitize all mentioned areas.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean behind cooking equipment(grease build up). Must clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found holes inside furnace room at walls/floors. Must cover.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Food sanitation managers at premises with no allergen training. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found 3 rat droppings under wok areas and about 30 rat droppings at hot water tank room. Also, found hole outside on floor by rear exit. Must seal hole. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must notify pest control operator, clean all droppings, clean and sanitize all effected areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour, sugar, etc.) must label bulk food.(english)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found following not clean: interior of coolers, 3 compartment sink, wok stations, tables, shelving units inside of walk in cooler, and counters. Must clean and sanitize all mentioned areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean under wok areas/kitchen areas, storage areas, and hot water tank areas. Must clean and sanitize all areas mentioned.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found hole at wall under and behind 3 compartmnet sink. Must seal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. Foodhandlers must wear hair restraint.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found evidence of roaches at premises. Observed 2 live roaches under counters at main kitchen. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must notify pest control operator.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found following not clean: interior of walk in cooler/reach in coolers, wok stations and surrounding areas, exhaust hood filters, under tables, sinks, and shelving units. Must clean and sanitize all mentioned.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at kitchen. Must clean and sanitize.
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