2015 SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114(A) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING MULTI-USE BOWL IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN 70.3F, EGG ROLLS 50.2F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS 48.9F, BBQ PORK 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $400 AND 80LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED IN-USE WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND POP CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL, CARDBOARD AND MILK CRATES FROM SHELVES. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, FOOD SOILING SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING FROM REAR EXPOSED SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS ON SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.113(B) OBSERVED TWO-INCH GAP ON LID OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.