FUNG'S CHOP SUEY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN UPPER PORTION OF COLD HOLD PREP COOLER TO BE AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F AND BEEF TO BE AT 48.5F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF CHICKEN AND 3LBS OF BEEF AT A COST OF $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER ON WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY READING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA, OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A)

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP CLEANING NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: BULK STORAGE CONTAINER EXTERIOR SURFACES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR 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.