CHEF XIONG Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLDING HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF EGGS ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN A PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE EGGS IN THE PREP AREA RANGED 53.6F-62.0F AND THE EGGS IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WERE 62.4F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1 BOX OF 15 DOZEN EGGS AND 120 EGGS (APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS) AT $85 PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CIATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA FOUND AT 56.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE, REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT BOWLS ON A PUSHCART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED MICE INFESTATION. APPROXIMATELY OVER 1,000 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, THE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOXES OF OIL STORED, THE PUSHCART NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, THE WOK STATION, ON THE STAIRS ON THE STAIRCASE LEADING UP AND DOWNSTAIRS, NEAR THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS, UNDER THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS, ON THE LEDGE NEAR THE DOOR UPSTAIRS, NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE TOPS OF THE CHEMICALS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE METAL LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION 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: OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP HANGING FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA FILLED WITH DEAD FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORD OF VISITS AND SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION 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: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FIRST ENTRANCE DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A PALLET BEING USED AS A SOURCE OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PALLET AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

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: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT AS STRONG AS THE COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE UNIT AND THE AREA AROUND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RECEPTACLE AND AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS 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 CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBOARAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

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 DAMAGED WALL TILE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CREVICES ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE DROPLET AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.