CHINA DOLL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 53.4-54.3F. NAPA CHOPPED LETTUCE 54.3F, CHICKEN 53.6F, SHRIMP 53.4F AND BEEF 54.0F INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $75 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED BOWL OF COOKED RICE COOLING IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLE. COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 77.4F AND NOT COOLING USING ONE OF THE PROPER METHODS, USING RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT, STIRRING FOOD IN A CONTAINER PLACED IN AN ICE WATER BATH, USING EQUIPMENT THAT FACILIATES HEAT TRANSFER OR ADDING ICE AS AN INGREDIENT. CORRECTED ON SITE COOKED RICE DISCARED AND DENATURED(WORTH$20/ 20 LBS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE CUP STORED IN CONTAINER OF CHILI SAUCE IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND SILVER CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF RICE IN CONTAINER USED TO STORE RICE IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED WITH THEIR HANDLES ABOVE THE TOP OF FOOD WITHIN CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE CLOSED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SPEED RACK AND SHEET PANS ON SPEED RACK OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER AND LARGE MIXER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SPEED RACK, SHEET PANS ON SPEED RACK AND MIXER 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 LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASES OF WALLS, CORNERS AND FLOORS IN WALKIN COOLER, IN SMALL STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FAR CORNER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG BASES OF WALLS, CORNERS AND FLOORS IN WALKIN COOLER, IN SMALL STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FAR CORNER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT 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 DAMAAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AND IN WALKWAY NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES 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 MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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 DUST COVERED CEILING VENTS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE AND MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS 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 ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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 ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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.