CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND APPROX 6-LBS OF FRESH SHELL EGGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 60.1F,60.0F.MUST MAINTAIN AT 40.0F OR BELOW.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI/COST APPROX $15.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPON WASHING HANDS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,OBSERVED DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR . MUST REPAIR .INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT IN 2 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.28 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER BLEACH STORAGE UNIT. ALSO 6-DROPPINGS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES.RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.28 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER BLEACH STORAGE UNIT. ALSO 6-DROPPINGS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES.RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.