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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT/PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ON THE 1ST FL IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE. 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL AND 1 LARGE BROWN ROACH ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED PIC TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) 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 EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT THAT IS IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE EQUIPMENT.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.

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: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.

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.