Peking Mandarin Restaurant failed a health inspection

Peking Mandarin Restaurant

Restaurant

3457-3459 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

North Side

Mar 11, 2024 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Approximately 50 rat droppings found in basement; no certified food manager present during food prep.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

About 50 rat droppings discovered on basement floors in cluttered areas; pest control service needed.
No certified food manager on site while ready-to-eat foods like rice, chicken, and egg rolls were being prepared and served.
Kitchen handwashing sink inaccessible with disconnected, leaking drain pipe; ice machine interior contaminated with black slimy substance dripping into ice.
No paper towels at employee restroom sink, no thermometer in prep area refrigerator, and employees working in food prep without hair restraints.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN CLUTTERED ROOM IN FRONT OF THE STAIRCASE IN SAME BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector's Notes:

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE,CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS ETC.)WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS)ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.