CHINA GOURMET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW PORK IS STORED DIRECTLY OVER COOKED CHICKEN AND PREPARED SAUCES. RAW SHRIMP STORED NEXT TO AND TOUCHING FRESH WATERMELON, RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER FRESH CUT FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF FOOD PROTECTION AND REMOVED ALL FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS, AND CREAM CHEESE FILLING FOR WONTONS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE NOTED WITH NO DATE LABELING OR EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS ON ANY FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING 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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIFE OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP AND STEM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER FOR KNIVES OR STORE ON CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP TWO-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----HEAVY DRIPPING FROM CONDENSATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER? MUST REPAIR.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/CONSTRUCTION FOR ELECTRICAL SOCKETS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SHELVING NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE, ALL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT NOTED DIRTY.----EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ROUGH, UNEVEN WALL CAULKING WITH OPEN CREVICES AND CRACKS AT BOTH WASHROOM WASHBOWLS. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, AROUND THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, BEHIND THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE.-----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA . MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA . MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.