EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #479245 ON 12/28/10: #32 REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM, DUCT TAPE LINING RACKS/SHELVES. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS. REMOVE CLOTHS BEING USED TO COVER SOME FOOD ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE PLASTIC AND OR COVERS. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVES, #33 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER, AROUND DISH MACHINE, AROUND TEA UNIT, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, #35 SEAL AROUND ALL PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS. CLEAN FANS AT WALL TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, #38 REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND UTILITY SINK. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, GREASE TRAP AT WOKS.

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. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

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.