CHINESE COMMUNITY CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Golden diner

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ONLY WASH AND RINSE METAL BOWLS. THE ONLY COMPARTMENT THAT WAS SET UP WAS THE WASH COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE DISHWASHING SINK AND ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF RATS. APPROXIMATLEY 200 RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR: UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT, DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, SURROUNDING THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER & COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK, UNDER THE MOP SINK ONTHE FIRST FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE STAIRCASE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA, ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE WALL HEATERS, ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ON TOP OF A CHAIR. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE INSIDE OF THE OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 5-6 ANTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO 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 THREE SINK STOPPERS. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVE THE GREASE TRAP AND THE CONNECTING PIPE NEXT TO THE WAREWASHING SINK ENCRUSTED WITH A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVE THE GREASE TRAP AND THE CONNECTING PIPE NEXT TO THE WAREWASHING SINK ENCRUSTED WITH A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.