JOY YEE PLUS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND A 0 PPM READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CHEMICAL READING MUST BE AT 100 PPM. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE DISHWASHER MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMP SINK UNTIL THE DISHMACHINE IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AND IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO REQUEST THAT THE MACHINE BE REINSPECTED AND THE TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF DEBRID.

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: CLEAN STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF DEBRID.

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.