KAM FUNG RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE STICKY TRAPS IN ORDER TO TRACK PEST ACTIVITY.

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 2 LIVE ROACHES. ONE ON THE DOUBLE DOOR LEAVING THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE/FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE WOODEN, MINIATURE SHRINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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: OBSERVED RICE STORED ON A SHELVING UNIT WITHOUT A COVER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID RICE AND MAINTAIN.

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 CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, WITH DARK GROOVES. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD AREA. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD AREA. 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.