ASIAN CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW USING APPRORIATE METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION BELOW 41 DEGREES.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN BETWEEN USE: WHISKS STORED ON FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH WIRE AND SCOOPS FOR RICE STORED IN STAGNANT WATER. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SUCH AS STYROFOAM CUPS AND BOWLS REUSED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INTRUCTED TO DISCARD, AND MAY NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS .

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN GASKETS OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR BROKEN AND NOT LOCKING IN MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DOOR BROKEN AND NOT LOCKING IN MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.