CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. APPROX 10-LBS OF PRE-COOKED EGG ROLLS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F INSIDE RACK ON TABLE BY FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED APPROX 10-LBS OF EGG ROLLS AT COST APPROX $30.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 69 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE, FLOORS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, FLOORS ON SITE. IN STRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TESTING KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE , DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN, FRYERS, GRILL, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS,ETC.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WALLS,FLOORS AND THE FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE PREP TABLES,HANDWASHING SINK FAUCETS HANDLES,ALL COOLER DOORS AND HANDLES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINER,DRY STORAGE SHELVES , ALL SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WALLS,FLOORS AND THE FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE PREP TABLES,HANDWASHING SINK FAUCETS HANDLES,ALL COOLER DOORS AND HANDLES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINER,DRY STORAGE SHELVES , ALL SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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.