DONG KY RESTAURANT & BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND TWO DISPLAY PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP OF 46.7F,49F AND 51.6F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNITS: COOKED AND RAW FOOD: CHICKEN,PORK,SHRIMPS ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 12:30PM. AT 1:20PM PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED, BOTH COOLERS MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 35,6F TO 38F.INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:GROUND PORK AT TEMP OF 50F; COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.6F; COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 52.1F; PORK AND CHICKEN STEW AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 49.8F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 7-29; SOUPS AT TEMP OF 48.2F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 70.1F;SHRIMP COOKED WITH EGGS AT TEMP OF 48.5F; RICE AND SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 48F;COOKED SAUSAGE SHAPED A LONG BAR 3 EACH RED AT TEMP OF 53.9F AND 6EACH WHITE AT TEMP OF 51.8F.PORK STEW WITH CARROTS AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 47.8F; SAUSAGE BALLS AT TEMP OF 48.3F; MARINATE RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 53.9F AND RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51.9F.FOUND RICE AND BEANS ROLLED UP IN BANANA LEAFS AT TEMP OF 48.3F AND 51.8F,COOKED YELLOW RICE AT TEMP OF 53F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.POUNDS 45,VALUE 250.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.INFORMATION ON COOLING PROCESS VERBALLY GIVEN TO CERTIFIED MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT OF THE SAID SINK A LARGE GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER FULL OF GARBAGE,A BLACK CRATE TURNED UP SIDE DOWN WITH STACKED BUCKETS FULL OF FOOD AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD.UNABLE TO USE SAID SINK.PERSONALLY REMOVED ITEMS IN FRONT THE SINK TO WASH HANDS. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NO SOAP PROVIDED AT WASH BOWLS INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOMS.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES: KITCHEN.ONE ADULT LIVE ROACH BETWEEN RAW WOOD SHEET AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER.THE OTHER THREE LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IS RUSTY AND BROKEN ON TOP TO COVER THE RUST A SHEET OF RAW WOOD,INTERIOR OF THE UNIT PANELS ARE BROKEN AND INSULATION ARE EXPOSED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE UNIT.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDE BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SHELF WERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED ALSO BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND CART WERE POT TO COOK RICE IS STORED.SURAFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS.HOOD AND FILTER GREASE IS DANGLING FROM HOOD,FILTERS AND PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.EXCESS STAGNATE WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.

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: MISSING WALL TILE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOMS,ALSO GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND DOORS INSIDE BOTH SAID WASHROOMS.WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEANABLE,REPLACE TAPE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK TOO TIGHT UNABLE TO TURN EASILY,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.EMPLOYEES ARE USING DIRTY PLASTIC TO STOP WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DUE TO ONLY ONE STOPPER IS PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NO VENT COVERS INSTALLED ON VENT IN KITCHEN ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAI THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAI THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

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.