DIM SUM HOUSE, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED: FINDING OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS: INSIDE COMPRESSOR GRATES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, BETWEEN WIRES AT FLOOR AND TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE AND SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ON 1ST. FLOOR, UNDER DRY FOOD STROAGE RACKS/SHELVES, INSIDE DRY STORAGE RACKS, AROUND GREASE TRAP BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BASE, PALLETS, EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. IN ADDITON, FOUND DECAYING MOUSE UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE DEAD MOUSE, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BURNER, OVEN, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS, SIDES OF TOILET, WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT AREA, FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SEAL OPENING AT WALL BEHIND BURNER, PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT WALL AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS, CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, AROUND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND AROUND PREP TABLES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SEAL OPENING AT WALL BEHIND BURNER, PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT WALL AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS, CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, AROUND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND AROUND PREP TABLES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.