PASS
Risk 1 (High)
EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 29, 2016
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License #14889
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALKIN COOLERS, SLICER ON BASEMENT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THOROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE, DUST OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM AND ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SYSTEM; CLEAN ALL. CLEAN DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE CEILING. CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN; REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN; REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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