DIM SUM HOUSE, INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO WEAR AND HAVE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: LARGE BOXES AND CLUTTER AREA NEXT TO THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES HAD AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES HAD AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.