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

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR RECEIVING DOORS.

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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHLEVES AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS.

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: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS OVER FISH TANKS IN BASEMENT.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE 1ST FLOOR FISH PREPARATION AREA HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE 1ST FLOOR FISH PREPARATION AREA HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.