BEST CHOICE ORIENTAL GROCERY, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE WORN WOOD SHELVES BY FISH TANKS BEHIND ICE MACHINE. REPLACE WORN WOODEN PARTITION AT BUTCHER AREA AT HAND WASH SINK. REMOVE MILK AND PLASTIC CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ON 1ST. FLOOR, BASEMENT, AND WALK-IN COOLERS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. PAINT RUSTY RACKS AT FRONT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS.

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: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SPLASH GUARD AT ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE, PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT INNER CORNERS/SEAMS AT REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS AT FRONT AREA, FOOD BINS/CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS, AND PALLETS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PRODUCE, FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND BUTCHER AREA AND AS NEEDED. CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, CLEAN SPILLS ABOVE BUTCHER AREA, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REATTACH PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, CLEAN SPILLS ABOVE BUTCHER AREA, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REATTACH PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.