CHINA LING Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SURFACES OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WERE OBERVED WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE SAME SAID LOCATION THERE ARE DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, SO THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS SOIL FREE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK WERE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS USED TO TRANSFER THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED A STACK OF DISPOSABLE ALUMINUM HALF PANS AND A POT STORED ON A RACK INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC TO-GO CONTAINERS USED TO TRANFER OF THE FRIED CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO LIMIT THE USE OF SINGLE-SERVICE/USE ARTICLES.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKE DOWN CARDBOARD BOX USED TO LINE THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOX TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING STOPPED UP WITH THREE PLASTIC DISPOABLE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE APPROPROATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH THE PREP TABLE ATTATCHED, LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNITS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE VENT ATTATCHMENTS ABOVE ON THE OIUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENT ATTATCHMENTS AND 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL BASES AND 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK AND FREEZER CHEST IS LOCATED AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED WITH FLOUR, SAUCE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS LISTED ABOVE AND 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. THE FAUCET HEADS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD HAD DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENITRE VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. THE FAUCET HEADS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD HAD DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENITRE VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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.