CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE FRONT PREP TABLE AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER BEHIND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. ALSO 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH PALLETS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAGS.

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 THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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: FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT, ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS,DEBRIS AND ALSO DROPPINGS.

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: NOTED A FEW WATER STAIN CEILING TILES AND DIRTY LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. NOTED DIRTY FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT COVERS DUSTY IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.