JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 57.7F AT THE TIME OF 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND CRAB RANGOON IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 48.0-50.0F, FOUND COOKED BEEF INSIDE ANOTHER PREP COOLER AT 91.2F, FOUND MORE CRAB RANGOON AT 50.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $130 WORTH OF FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. ROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE LOWER SHELVES, ON THE FLOORS, AND ON THE BUCKET OF CHEMICALS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA, ON THE CAN OF PAINT IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA WHERE THE BOXES OF CANNED PEPSI ARE STORED, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 OR MORE DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

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: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

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.