CHINESE COMMUNITY CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Golden diner

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN GLASS JAR ABOVE MEAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND REFRAIN FROM DOING SO OVER FOOD ITEMS.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS WITH GLOVES, WIPE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THEN PREPARE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH BARE HANDS WITH SOAP AND USE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AND THEN PUT ON NEW GLOVES BEFORE PREPARING FOOD, REFRAIN FROM WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THE WAREWASHING SINKS WITHOUT SETTING HAVING SANITIZER COMPARTMENT SET UP AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PROPERLY SET UP THE WAREWASHING SINK, TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, 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 APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELF NEXT TO THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CORNER OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER, UNDER THE SHELF WITH THE BOXES OF HINGES CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE TABLE AND THREE DOOR COOLER OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DINING AREA, AND INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, AND UNDER THE CHAIRS IN THE SEATING AREA NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE. THE SURFACES THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON WERE THE LID TO A DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINER AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID. 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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE WAREWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQURIED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WAREWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 AN OPENING IN THE SIDE WALL NEAR THE DOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA LEADING INTO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING WITH EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

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 STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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 STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.