IMPERIAL RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HALLWAY OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG INSIDE OF A STORAGE CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN IN CONTAINER WITH SHELLSTOCK, UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $150. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) IN BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES WERE FOUND AT 0 PPM. MAINTEANCE ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN AND CHECK SANITIZER REGULARLY TO ENSURE THE EQUIPMENT IS WORKING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH RAT DROPPINGS: IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTEDELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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 THE PIPES AND WALLBASES NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE REAR COFFEE/TEA PREP AREA AT THE REAR WTH GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND WITH SEVERE GREASE DROPLETS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, OBSEVRED DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER ALL THE MICROWAVE UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE DOWNSTAIRS FROM FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED. THE FLOORS WERE FILLED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED ENCLOSURE.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP STORED IN THE INDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE ENCLOSURE WITH GREASE BUILD UP THOUGHOUT THE OUTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE TRAP.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VENTILATION HOOD CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.

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 A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.