HOUSE OF HUNAN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN STANDING ONE DOOR GLASS COOLER ON LEFT SIDE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN COOLER.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HAND SINK STILL FUNCTIONAL AND ABLE TO BE USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP GREASE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE WHEN YOU WALK INTO KITCHEN ON NORTHERN WALL. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD, GREASE, AND DEBRIS BUILT UP AND CAKED ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW THE WOK STATION, FRYERS, AND BELOW ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE CENTER OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN BELOW ALL ITEMS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND BAGS STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS AND ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE A SPOT FOR STORAGE OF ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND BAGS STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS AND ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE A SPOT FOR STORAGE OF ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.