CHOPSTICK EXPRESS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. NOTED COOKED CHICKEN COOLING IN DIRTY CARBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED FOR PRODUCE ON TOP OF CONTAINERS DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AJAR REAR EXIT DOOR. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS VALUED AT $30. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD SAEF CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED BETWEEN USE AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDS PROPER COOLING RACKS AND TRAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKSLINE EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN COMPARTMENTS UNDER FRYERS

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: NOTED KITCHEN FLOOR (UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY FOOD STORAGE [FLOUR AND RICE] AND ALL SINKS AND FLOORS IN WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS

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: NOTED KITCHEN FLOOR (UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY FOOD STORAGE [FLOUR AND RICE] AND ALL SINKS AND FLOORS IN WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS

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.