CHINA DRAGON Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ADEQUATELY. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 (FRONT PREP UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE STATION), 10 (IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEXT TO FRYER) AND 30 DROPPINGS UNDER 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT BACK OF COOLER BEHIND GRATE. FOUND APPROX. 4 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX 2 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA/ DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).

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: FOUND 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE MADE, MUST PROVIDE.

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: FOUND A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP. THE MANAGER STATES THEY WILL NO LONGER USE IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEM.

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: FOUND A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP. THE MANAGER STATES THEY WILL NO LONGER USE IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEM.

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.