GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 8-9 PANS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AREA. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE EGG ROLLS RANGED 93.0-116.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $150. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135 OR ABOVE. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR SALE. 27 EGGS (60.0F) AND CHICKEN WINGS (52.8F) WERE BOTH FOUND IN A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND CHICKEN FOUND AT 53.6F STORED IN A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $60. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.

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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BOX OF CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS SITTING THE TCS FOODS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT DEFROSTED OR READY TO PREP.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A STRAINER OF FOOD WITH A SHEET TRAY STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOODS ON THE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SHELVING UNIT 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SHELVING UNIT 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.