KING'S CHOP SUEY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS BY THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND FOOD PREPARED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED (I.E. COOKED EGG ROLLS, CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS FOODS STORED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZERS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS OPENED AND LEFT INSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL LARGE (#10) CANS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR STORAGE AND LINING ON SHELVES AND FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPAIR SURFACES OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS CORROSION FREE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP: -WOK STATION -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS -LOWER AND UPPER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES -SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH/WALK IN COOLERS -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH/WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS -ALL FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS -CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE TOILER ROOM, BASEMENT, IN ALL OF THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. -WALLS IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREAS WITH EXCESS DIRT, FOOD, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO GIVE FLOORSAND WALLS THROUGH OUT A REAL GOOD DETAIL CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTERS ON VENTILATION WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION/PROOF REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION/PROOF REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.