ASIAN CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO FACILITY NOT RODENT/PEST PROOF. NOTED THE EXTERNAL BACK DOOR PROPPED OPEN DURING INSPECTION AND THE SCREEN DOOR IN FRONT OF IT IN USE. NOTED TEARS IN THE SCREEN APPROX. 6-8 INCHES LONG IN THE MIDDLE AND SIDES OF THE SCREEN. ALSO NOTED AN APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR AND THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED A HOLE IN THE DOOR FRAME AT THE BASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR, WHEN FACING DOOR FROM EXTERIOR. THIS HOLE IS EXPOSED TO THE OUTDOORS WHEN THE MAIN DOOR IS PROPPED OPEN AND IS APPROX. 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EACH OF THESE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY TO FACILITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS SHELF LINER AND FLOOR COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE AND GRAYISH STAINS FROM THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE HANDLES ON THE KITCHEN HAND SINK, THE HANDLE OF THE RICE WARMER, THE HANDLES OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZERAND THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST CLEAN GREASE DEPOSITS FROM THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE HANDLES OF THE FRYER BASKETS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER SIDES AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN THE BLACK CHAR BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS SURROUNDING EACH WOK. MUST CLEAN DARK STAINS AND RESIDUE FROM BASIN OF MOP SINK.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN YELLOWISH SPLATTER STAINS FROM WALL TO RIGHT OF FRYERS (BEHIND MICROWAVE). MUST CLEAN DUST FROM WALL ABOVE BACK RIGHT EXTERIOR CORNER OF WALK IN COOLER.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN YELLOWISH SPLATTER STAINS FROM WALL TO RIGHT OF FRYERS (BEHIND MICROWAVE). MUST CLEAN DUST FROM WALL ABOVE BACK RIGHT EXTERIOR CORNER OF WALK IN COOLER.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.