GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN , CHICAGO in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/14/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN , CHICAGO during a routine inspection conducted on 04/14/2023.

The facility operates from 100 W 87TH ST in Chatham, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use - Comments: Observed a Food Handler Drinking an Open Drink Stored Above the Three-compartment Sink with Foods Being Thawed Inside of the Compartments. Instructed Manager to Designate a Place Where Food Handlers Can Properly Drink Closed Drinks and Foods.. 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 second violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Hands Clean & Properly Washed - Comments: Observed Two Food Handlers Not Washing Their Hands Before Changing Task. Observed on Food Handler Drink Out of an Open Cup and Then Began to Prep Food. Another Food Handler Handled Dishware in the Dishwashing Area and Then Wiped Their Hands with a Paper Towel and Proceeded to Prepare Food Without Washing Thier Hands. Instructed to Wash Hands Before Changing Task. Priority Violation 7-38-010, Citation Issued.. 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. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The third violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed the Handwashing Sink in the Employee Toilet Room and the Handwashing Sink in the Dishwashing Area Not Easily Accessible. There Was a Strainer with Food Debris in the Handwashing Sin. 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 correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/14/2023 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.