South China Kitchen Inc.

Restaurant

11631 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Far South Side

Feb 2, 2022 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Over 150 mouse droppings found throughout kitchen and prep areas; exterminator ordered.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

Severe rodent infestation with droppings scattered on floors, electrical outlets, grease trap, prep tables, and shelving throughout facility.
Four dozen raw eggs stored at 54.5°F instead of required 41°F or below; eggs ordered discarded.
Food items stored directly on floors in walk-in cooler and freezer instead of elevated on shelving.
Heavy accumulation of food debris and grease on cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, and prep surfaces throughout kitchen.

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 OVER 150 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ON GREASE TRAP, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #22 — PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FOUR DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 54.5F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.