JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT CHEMICAL READING MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL CORRECTED. MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN A REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN DOOR TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 15-20 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF THE MECHANICAL PANEL OF THE DISHMACHINE. FOUND 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE CLOSET, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNIT ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEKS REINSPECTION. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND THREE BABY MICE ON GLUEBOARDS UNDER A SHELF IN A STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CRACKED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA.

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 THE FAUCET NECK OF THE UTILITY SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM OR IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE FLOOR AT THE END OF THE PREP COOLER LINE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT AREA DOES NOT POOL WATER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR, THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, THE CEILING TILE, LIGHT SHIELD INTERIOR AND CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR, THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, THE CEILING TILE, LIGHT SHIELD INTERIOR AND CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.