CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER UNIT.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET. (AREA NOT BEING USED FOR PREPPING AT THIS TIME)

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA AND IN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WINDOW FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

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: VENT SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.