CHIU QUON BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PASTRIE FILLED WITH PORK, BEANS, MEAT AND EGGS AT TEMP OF 58.2F TO 59.7F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 30,VALUE $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: OBSERVED INACCURATE TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR TCS PASTRIES FILLED WITH MEAT, EGGS, PORK AND BEANS ON DISPLAY USING TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. TEMPERATURE LOGS NOTED WITH HOT COOKED FRIED TARO TEMPERATURES AT 170F AT 10AM. SANITARIAN TOOK TEMPERATURE AT 10:10AM TEMPERATURE WAS 99.9F INSTRUCTED TO USE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON-SITE TO TAKE ACCURATE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE LOGS WITH ACTUAL HOT FOOD TEMPERATURES. NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE MAINTAINED OR MADE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 8,VALUE $35. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN SELF-SERVICE AREA NOT MAINATINED: AIR TEMP OF 60F. INSIDE STORED TCS FOODS:PORK,MEAT,BEANS ETC.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED AT 1:30PM OWNER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40F .

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 60 MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE OVEN, ALSO GREASE CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE UNIT,MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA IS CLOGGED. LIQUIDS SURGING FROM FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING INTO PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE.WASH,RINS AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE ON TOP THE GREASE CONTAINER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE ON TOP THE GREASE CONTAINER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.