JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP 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: FOUND 30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALLS AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, WALLS AT DINING AREA FIRST FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING AT SECOND FLOOR DINING AND PREP AREA. FOUND WINDOW ON FIRST FLOOR WITH NEWLY INSTALLED FAN IN ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDE SCREEN AT SAID WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #479240 ON 12/27/10: #INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED STRAWS AND OR AUTOMATIC STRAW DISPENSER, #32 REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS, REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVES/RACKS, USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, REMOVE FOODS FROM PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS, #35 REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ON 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS ON 2ND FLOOR, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD SECTIONS/ATTACHMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, #36 PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, #38 PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOM ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION, INSIDE HAND WASH SINK ON 2ND FLOOR, AND HANDLES/INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, SNOW CONE MACHINE UNDER ICE DISPENSER, UNDER TEA UNIT, UNDER AROUNF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIES PREP AREA, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND WOKS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND FLOORS ON 1ST. FLOOR.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP AROUND HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND RE CAULK SAME.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP AROUND HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND RE CAULK SAME.

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.