CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: A LARGE OPENING ABOVE THE REAR DOOR INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN IS NOT INSECT PROOFED; MUST CLOSE LARGE HOLE IN DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS OR BIRDS FROM ENTERING KITCHEN. NO LOG BOOK ON PREMISES; ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS A RECEIPT FROM SMITHEREEN DATED 9/22/14 WITH THE COMPANY'S STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE NUMBER ON IT; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A BOOK FROM THE COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR ONE FAN WHERE MISSING.

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: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORED EQUIPMENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST OBSERVED ON VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN ATTACHED WALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GRILL AND SMALL STOVE IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE UTILITY SINK BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER LINE TO THE SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GRILL AND SMALL STOVE IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE UTILITY SINK BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER LINE TO THE SINK.

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.