CHEF XIONG Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY BOXES OF OIL ON THE FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SINK HAD PAPER TOWELS AND UTENSILS INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED THAT SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. NO SANITIZER DISPENSING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN KITCHEN, ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, IN CORNER AREA BY HANDSINK, BEHIND BAR AND IN BASMENT ON FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REMOVE TWO DEAD MICE FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR AND IN BASEMENT.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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: THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN WINDOW TO REMOVE GREASE, FRYERS, STOVE, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOUND ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT; MUST PROVIDE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOUND ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT; MUST PROVIDE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.