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CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 10912 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60628 Restaurant
April 11, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2137407
11
Total Violations
5
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

11
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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.
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, DOORS, GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR, INTERIOR AND SHELVES OF ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER SURFACES NOT CLEAN OF ACCUMILATION BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED
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.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON ANY TCS PREPARED , READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. OBSERVED COOKED, SHRIMP ,CHICKEN EGG ROLLS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DATE TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD 24 HOURS. MUST DATE TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT SHELF LIFE. PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, SAUCES,DRY STORAGE,ETC, NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN USE CLEAN WIPING IN SANITIZER SOLUTION
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF STORED AND IN USE FOOD STORAGE PANS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT , IN BOILER ROOM , WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/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.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING. MUST PROVIDE
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.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING. MUST PROVIDE
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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