China Chef

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed only 1 working sink stopper on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide sink stoppers for all comparmtents of 3 compartment sink to facilitate dishwashing.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from faucet of utility sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 3 employees without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. See comments.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Apr 28, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Aug 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxed food items being stored on floor near rear exit door in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Obsered food debris on floor in walk-in freezer in the rear prep area.---also observed accumulated grease on floor underneath deep fryers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floor in walk-in freezer and underneath deep fryers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service manager without allergen awareness training certificate at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all certified food service managers obtain allergen awareness training and keep ceritificate on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Mar 16, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the microwave and ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood filters.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Oct 6, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed to remperson in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee toilet with clutter and items on floor. Instructed person in charge to organize toilet room and keep items elevated off of floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Sep 29, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site as required. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violatioan 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Instructed the person in charge to maintain procedure and kit with all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norvoirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed to remperson in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution on site. Instructed the person in charge to provide a chemical test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solutions and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee toilet with clutter and items on floor. Instructed person in charge to organize toilet room and keep items elevated off of floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jun 2, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt, boxes and miscellaneous items in rear corner of garbage area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

8. May 19, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea kit. Must provide adequate supplies and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food particles and mineral-like substance inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one door refrigerator in prep area at improper temperature of 44.9f. All cold holding equipment must maintain internal air temperature of 41f or below. Priority. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food thermometer on site. Instructed owner to provide food thermometer to accurately measure food temperatures. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed large bin of rice in prep area without label. Instructed to label all bulk food items that are not in original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed screen door near dry storage area not tight fitting around sides and top. Instructed to reapir or replace with a tight fitting foor to prevent pest activity.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on vent cover and rusted shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt, boxes and miscellaneous items in rear corner of garbage area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease and food residue under cooking equipment and inside fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dirt accumulation on caulk around utility sink. Instructed owner to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one burned out lightbulb in hood above cooking equipment. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used