JUE WEI YA BA WANG INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS IN AN UNREFRIGERATED UNIT ON THE FRONT COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 12 LBS OF COOKED MEAT AND VEGETABLES HAD TEMPS RANGING FROM 53F, 56F AND 60F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IMMEDIATELY AND DISCARD ITEMS. VALUE $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: A NON REFRIGERATED UNIT WAS BEING USED TO STORE COLD COOKED FOODS ON THE FRONT COUNTER. UNIT HAD 16 OZ BOTTLES OF ICE IN THE BOTTOM TO KEEP ITEMS COLD. INSTRUCTED THAT PROPER REFRIGERATION MUST BE USED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS NEEDED 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: THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK, BURNERS, FRYERS), REFRIGERATION UNITS, POTS AND PANS, PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD UP FROM SPLATTER AND OTHER RESIDUE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

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 FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

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.