QING XIANG YUAN in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/12/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at QING XIANG YUAN in an inspection dated 04/12/2023.

The facility operates from 2002 S WENTWORTH AVE in Pilsen, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned - Comments: the Washroom Doors Are Not Self Closing. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The second violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Must Provide Self Closing Devices for Washroom Doors.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The third violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training - Comments: Found No Food Handler Training Certificates for Employees (food Handlers) on Premises. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The fourth violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Instructed to Have All Food Handlers Obtain Valid Certificates.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The fifth violation concerned supervisory requirements. Inspectors documented: Allergen Training As Required - Comments: the City of Chicago Food Service Manager on Duty Had No Food Allergen Certificate As Required. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Improper food handling by untrained staff increases illness risk.

The sixth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Must Obtain a Valid Food Allergen Certificate.. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.