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Food Safety Report: South China Kitchen Inc., 11631 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA.
3 days ago •source chicago.gov • business
Chicago, 60628 Illinois, United States
Report date: Mar 30, 202637. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: spices out of the original packaging in containers located by the wok cooking station. Instructed to label all spices that are out of the original packaging.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rodent activity on the premises. Found 20 rodent droppings by the grease trap/under the 3-compartment sink; 20 under the rear storage rack; 10 on the meat grinder and 20 in the front under the storage rack. Pest control last service the premises on january 2, 2026. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean/sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: fly strip attached to the conduits over the prep table in the prep area. Instructed to remove fly strips, clean/sanitize the affected areas and refrain from attaching/hanging fly strips in the food prep area. Maintain same.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting board on top of the prep cooler has deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to either sand or replace cutting board to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust or replace racks. Must maintain a smooth, easily cleanable and rust-free surface.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: the interior of the fryers and oven with droppings, charred black substance, grease and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain fryers and oven.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: storage racks above the 3-compartment sink, exterior of the cooking equipment and lower surface of the cabinets in the front with dirt, grease and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors under the fryers, sinks, storage racks and coolers with a build up of grease, food, dirt, droppings and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -walls and ceiling with grease, food, dirt and stains in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ceilings throughout.
Source: chicago.gov
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