FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHOPSTICK EXPRESS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
April 14, 2014
Complaint
License #2202277
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1395292 ISSUED ON 01-07-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - ANY OPEN CANS OF FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED. #33 - FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. #35 - MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON THE LOWER EAST REAR WALL. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. #36 - MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR. #41 - CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOORTILE OR LEVEL UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE (BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER) IN REAR AREA.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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