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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-58 F. MANAGER DISCARDED: 20 POUNDS CUSTARD, 30 POUNDS OF BBQ PORK, 4 POUNDS HAM, 8 CASES OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 5 CREAM CHEESES, 1/2 POUND OF SHRIMP, 2 POUNDS OF SHREDDED CHEESE ($1270). 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 1 WALK IN COOLER AND 1 2-DOOR COOLER WITH IN ADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERTURES OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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 MORE THAN 50 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN; OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR RICE STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES NEAR RICE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED 7 LARGE FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS AND TO SERVICE AREAS AFFECTED BY ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD IN MILK CARTON ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE RACKS. WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: FLOORS IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE RACKS. WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.