CHIU QUON BAKERY & DIM SUM Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND FOOD STORAGE UNITS; ABOUT 24 DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 56F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOUT 10 LBS OF BARBEQUE BEEF AT 53F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 57F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF CUSTARD AT 52F AND ABOUT 12 PASTRIES AT 70F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED FOODS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 80 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED PASTRIES DISPLAY CASES WITHOUT SLIDING DOORS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SLIDING DOORS FOR PASTRY DISPLAY CASES.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZERS AND CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOOR HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZERS AND FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL.

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: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

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.