FOOD EXPRESS RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK-IN FREEZER.

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: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT BY BBQ PIT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

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: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM.

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: CLEAN WALLS, CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD EXTERIORS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON SHIELDS.

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: CLEAN WALLS, CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD EXTERIORS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON SHIELDS.

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.