CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS IN THE WATER INSIDE THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DRIED HANDS ON A WASHCLOTH ON THE PREP COOLER, AND STARTED TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND DRY HANDS SINGLE USE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS (PAPER TOWEL). THE WASHCLOTH THAT WAS USED TO DRY THE FOOD HANDLER HANDS WAS DICARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF MUSSELS, LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN APPROVED SOURCES OF THE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $60. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER OF THE FLOUR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE DRAINBAORD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFCTED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE BASEMENT WERE OBSERVED WITH RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR: ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE FAR BACK OF THE BASEMENT WHERE THE FLOORS ARE NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING WITH A DEAD ROACH INSIDE IN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE MAINT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING 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 FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOOD DEBRIS AND ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

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 FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOOD DEBRIS AND ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

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.