Food Safety Report: Chinese Kitchen, 3539 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60641 Illinois, United States

Report date: Sep 19, 2025
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed food containers stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed to elevate all items off floor 6 inches.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk ingredient containers not labeled. Instructed to label all food containers with common name.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 30 rodent droppings in cabinet and on floor of employee toilet room. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed grocery bags used to store food in walk-in freezer. Instructed to cease and use only food grade storage containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed prep table mounted can opener cracked and covered in rust and food debris. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed cardboard and egg crates used as shelf liners and storage containers. Instructed to remove all cardboard/egg crates and maintain only smooth, cleanable surfaces.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed no hot water throughout facility. Noted all sinks in facility maintaining improper maximum temperatures between 75. 7f and 78. 0f. Management states hot water heater broke last night. Instructed to correct and maintain sufficient hot water throughout facility at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: plumbing under 2 compartment sink leaks. Must repair and maintain plumbing.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavy build up of grease, grime, and food debris underneath and behind cook line and heavy build up of dust and grime on wall near rear handwashing sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in rear corner near walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and maintain only necessary items on site. Keep areas accessible for cleaning and pest monitoring.

Source: chicago.gov