JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVERED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES AND/OR UTENSILS. FOUND DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THIS TIME, TEST STRIP READS 0PPM. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT PROPERLY WORKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVERED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT AND OTHER PESTS ENRTY POINT. CITATION ISSUED #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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELING AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBIS.

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: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.