ASIAN CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT 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: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS WAX PAPER AND BAGS FOR EGG ROLLS, MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR SINGLE USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR EQUIPMENT. BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER NOTED REPAIRED WITH A BLOCK OF RAW WOOD AND STRING. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----INTERIOR DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN METAL AND TORN DOOR GASKETS.----PLASTIC BUTTONS ON THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

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: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL COOLERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, RICE COOKER, STEAM TABLE NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. DIRTY, RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING, METAL FOOD CARTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

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: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES, LARGE TREE BRANCH IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.

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: WALL BEHIND THE HALLWAY ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/PEELING WOOD.----METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN SEAM, UNSECURED TO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER.----FLOORS UNDER WOK COOKS LINE, ALL PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.

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: WALL BEHIND THE HALLWAY ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/PEELING WOOD.----METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN SEAM, UNSECURED TO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER.----FLOORS UNDER WOK COOKS LINE, ALL PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.

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.