CHIU QUON BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED NOODLES WITH SHRIMP, PORK, VEGETABLES AND EGG IN PAN ON TOP OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER AT 84.2F. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00.ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS READY TO EAT BBQ STUFFED BUNS AND 10 LBS BREAD STICKS OBSERVED UNCOVERED ON TOP OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTERS ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED 30 LBS STUFFED BUNS ON STORAGE RACK INSIDE A STORAGE CLOSET OFF THE ALLEY. STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT PROPER WALLS, CEILING OR FLOORS. ALSO OBSERVED OVERFLOWING BOWL OF RAW PORK BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED FRESH BROCCOLI AND CABBAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $300.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR BEING USED FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE ALLEY NOT INSECT PROOFED, RODENT PROOFED OR PROPERLY SEALED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. OPEN 2 INCH GAP OBSERVED ON DOOR BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.ALSO HOLE IS MESH SCREEN. MUST SEAL HOLE OR REPLACE SCREEN 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: PEELING PLASTIC FILM COVERING ON METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP/STORAGE. CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS, THE GAS STOVE, ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, GREASE TRAP, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. UNDER THE WOK LINE UNDER BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER METAL PREP TABLES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN 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.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.