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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Peking Chinese Food

3167 N Halsted St

Last inspected Jun 5, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Jun 5, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IN DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HINGES OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND ALL THE CREVICES ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE SAME TWO DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE FULL OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE CLOSET AT THE FRONT OF THE KITCHEN IMMEDIATELY TO THE SOUTH OF THE CASHIER TO BE UN ORGANIZED WITH VARIOUS ITEMS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ORGANIZED AND FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITIES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 30, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 11, 2023

Pass

7 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR AT REAR MAIN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED AT FRAME OF MAIN DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE, DEEP FRYERS, AND COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING DOWN ON THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

BROKEN GROUT ON THE FLOOR TILE AT THE REAR PREP AND DISHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

THE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WAS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source

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