J & J LEE CHOP SUEY, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT 2 OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH VEGETABLES AND RAW ANIMAL FOODS. OBSERVED CABBAGE IN CONTACT WITH RAW PORK INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED BROCCOLI BEING STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX THAT WAS USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF VEGETABLES AND OTHER RAW ANIMAL FOODS BY SEPARATING IT IN THE COOLER AND USING PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT LABELED ON THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT LABELED ON THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.