HO HO CHOP SUEY-CHICAGO,INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO BACK EXIT DOOR, BEHIND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER, SPLASH GUARD AT AN EXPOSED SINK IN REAR AND PALLETS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPES AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND METAL PLATES USED AS WALL COVERS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER STOVE AND BEHIND WATER HEATER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER STOVE AND BEHIND WATER HEATER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.