JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE DINING AREA NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY 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-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE STORAGE/ FRUIT PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT FRUIT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 RAT DROPPINGS AND 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRASE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS OF THE FACILITY. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURAFCES: ON THE LIDS OF THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PRE AREA, ON THE CART USED TO TRANSPORT FOOD ITEMS AND OTHER FOOD REALTED ITEMS, IN THE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP STATION, ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CUT FRUIT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ON THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.

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.