CHINA HUT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 12 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE OVEN, ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. PEST TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR A PEST INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: CLEAN ALL OF THE DEAD INCECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A BUCKET OF RICE BEING RINSED IN THE MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR RINSING THE RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR PLATE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE PREP COOLER SURFACES.

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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION, MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP FROM THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHILE THE WATER IS RUNNING. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA

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: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.

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: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.

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.