CHINA SPRING Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING COOKING/STORAGE.FOUND HALF BIT SANDWICH(BREAD AND MEAT)ON TOP THE COOKED WHITE RICE,INSIDE THE RICE UNIT.SANDWICH REMOVED AND RICE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.FOUND COOKED FOOD(EGG ROLLS) STORED ON TOP GROCERY BROWN BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO SOAK THE EXCESS OIL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE PAPER(WAX PAPER). ALSO FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINK / BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR;ICE SCOOP CONTAINER STORED ON TOP THE UNIT WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND ICE SCOOP.NO FOOD NOR BITTEN FOOD TO BE STORED INSIDE THE RICE UNIT WITH RICE,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE DIRTY,OILY,ENCRUSTED FOOD ON CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE ONE DOOR SMALL COOLER BY THE RICE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOUND THRESHOLD PARTIALLY BROKEN AT REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD,FILTERS,SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLE,INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(INTERIOR, EXTERIOR AND HANDLES) AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE,DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.