JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 17, 2016 AS DESCRIBED. #32 OBSERVED HEAVY RUST AND A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BY THE DISHMACHINE; REPAIR OR REPLACE TABLE. THE RUBBER GASKETS AT FOUR TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT ALL FOUR COOLERS. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, WOKS, BURNERS), BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. #35 CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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.