2015 SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS IN HAND WASHING SINK ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SALT AND MSG CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORING FOOD. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING

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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND GROUND AREA OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND GROUND AREA OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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.