Food Establishment Inspection Report
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Lake logo Lake County Health Department
and Community Health Center
500 West Winchester Road Suite 102
Libertyville, IL 60048
Establishment
 GOLDEN KITCHEN 		License/Permit #
 005013
Street Address
1440 S BUTTERFIELD RD
City/State
 MUNDELEIN, IL 		ZIP Code
 60060
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 03/27/2025
Time In 12:55 PM
Time Out 01:15 PM
Permit Holder/Person Interviewed/Person In Charge (PIC)
CHUN YAN TANG 		Risk Category
High
Purpose of Inspection   Follow-up

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Circle designated compliance status (IN, OUT, N/O, N/A) for each numbered item
IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
Mark "X" in appropriate box for COS and/or R
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation 		Risk factors are important practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public health interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury.
 Compliance Status
 COS R

SUPERVISION

 
1 IN OUT N/A   Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties    
2 IN OUT N/A   Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)    

EMPLOYEE HEALTH

 
3 IN OUT     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting    
4 IN OUT     Proper use of restriction and exclusion    
5 IN OUT     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events    

GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES

 
6 IN OUT   N/O Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
7 IN OUT   N/O No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    

PREVENTING CONTAMINATION BY HANDS

 
8 IN OUT   N/O Hands clean and properly washed    
9 IN OUT N/A N/O No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed    
10 IN OUT     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible    

APPROVED SOURCE

 
11 IN OUT     Food obtained from approved source    
12 IN OUT N/A N/O Food received at proper temperature    
13 IN OUT     Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated    
14 IN OUT N/A N/O Required records available: molluscan shellfish identification, and parasite destruction    
 Compliance Status
 COS R

PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION

 
15 IN OUT N/A N/O Food separated and protected    
16 IN OUT N/A   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized    
17 IN OUT     Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned and unsafe food    

TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY

 
18 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cooking time and temperatures    
19 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
20 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cooling time and temperature    
21 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper hot holding temperatures    
22 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cold holding temperatures    
23 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper date marking and disposition    
24 IN OUT N/A N/O Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records    

CONSUMER ADVISORY

 
25 IN OUT N/A   Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food    

HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATIONS

 
26 IN OUT N/A   Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    

FOOD/COLOR ADDITIVES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES

 
27 IN OUT N/A   Food additives: approved and properly used    
28 IN OUT N/A   Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used    

CONFORMANCE WITH APPROVED PROCEDURES

 
29 IN OUT N/A   Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP    

GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Mark "X" in the box if the numbered item is not in compliance        Mark "X" in appropriate box for COS and/or R      
COS
=corrected on site during inspection     
R
=repeat violation  
 Compliance Status
 COS R

SAFE FOOD AND WATER

 
30   Pasteurized eggs used where required    
31   Water and ice from approved source    
32   Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    

FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL

 
33   Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
34   Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
35   Approved thawing methods used    
36   Thermometers provided and accurate    

FOOD IDENTIFICATION

 
37   Food properly labeled; original container    

PREVENTION OF FOOD CONTAMINATION

 
38 X Insects, rodents, and animals not present    
39   Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display    
40   Personal cleanliness    
41   Wiping cloths: properly used and stored    
42   Washing fruit, vegetables and other plant food    

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
43   In-use utensils: properly stored    
 Compliance Status
 COS R

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
44   Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, and handled    
45   Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored and used    
46   Gloves used properly    

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND VENDING

 
47 X Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used    
48 X Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips    
49   Non-food contact surfaces clean    

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

 
50   Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure    
51   Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
52   Sewage and waste water properly disposed    
53   Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned    
54   Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
55 X Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean    
56   Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used    

FOOD HANDLER AND ALLERGEN AWARENESS

 
57   Food handler training 410 ILCS 625/3.06.    
58 X Allergen awareness training for CFPM 410 ILCS 625/3.07 (rest. only)    
59   Allergen awareness notice 410 ILCS 625/3.08 (rest. only)    

Food Establishment Inspection Report
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Establishment: GOLDEN KITCHEN License/Permit #: 005013 Date: 03/27/2025
Water Supply:   Community Non-Community Licensed Non-Community  Waste Water System:   Community On-Site IEPA System
Sanitizer: Temperature Logs in Use:
Location Method Sanitizer Type Concentration (PPM) Heat(F)
         
CFPM Verification (name, expiration date, ID#):
CHUN YAN TANG
04/26/2027
22079124 		     
Presentation Type:   Number Attended: 0
IL Requirements: Use of non-latex gloves for food handling and preparation 410 ILCS 180/10.
  Appropriate default beverage for children's meal 410 ILCS 620/21.5.

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
P=Priority      PF=Priority Foundation      C=Core      R=Repeat
Item
Number 		P/PF/C/R Code Reference Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
38 C 6-202.15 (A) (B) (D) (A) Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (B) Does not apply if a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents. (D) If the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, or of a larger structure within which a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is not provided with windows and doors, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (3) Other effective means.
The rear door of the facility is open. The rear screen door is not self-closing.
Repair the screen so that it is tight fitting.
CORRECT BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
47 C 4-101.19 Nonfood-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material.
Cardboard is being used on the floor in the kitchen. Remove cardboard.
CORRECT BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
48 C 4-501.14 A WAREWASHING machine; the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, or raw FOODS, or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other EQUIPMENT used to substitute for drainboards shall be cleaned: (A) Before use. (B) Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and to ensure that the EQUIPMENT performs its intended function. (C) If used, at least every 24 hours.
Manual warewashing three compartment sink is soiled with food debris.
Clean the 3 compartment sink.
CORRECT BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
55 C 6-501.114 The PREMISES shall be free of: (A) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (B) Litter.
Old equipment, personnel items, and un-needed pots, pans and utensils are preventing the cleaning of soiled surfaces. Remove all unnecessary items and equipment.
CORRECT BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
58 410 ILCS 625 Section 3.07 Unless otherwise provided, all certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the ANSI or another reputable accreditation agency. There is no limit to how many times an employee may take the training.
Certificate of allergen course completion not available to the health inspector upon request.
Certificate of allergen course completion must be kept at the establishment and made available to the health inspector upon request.
CORRECT BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
Inspection Comments Follow-Up Inspection. Follow up inspection to check on general cleanliness, and storage causing pest issues, not taking the proper precautions to prevent pests.
Area in back in which was soiled was cleaned, re-organized and clutter removed. The person in charge had a pest control company come out to manage issues.
  Follow-Up Inspection.
All Priority Foundation violations cited on the previous inspection have been corrected.
CHUN YANG TANG
Person In Charge (Signature)  		Derek Pfeiffer
Inspector 
Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date: