KING SWEETS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 10 PIECES OF CHICKEN AND BEEF PUFF FILLED PASTRY AT 119.0F WEIGHING APPROXIMATLY 5LBS VALUED AT $20 STORED IN OVEN THAT WAS OFF. OVEN WAS NOT BEING USED AS A HOT HOLDING UNIT BUT WAS ONLY BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. PLASTIC WRAP COVERED FOOD. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) 20 PIC TOTAL OF 25.00

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 200 HUNDRED MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING AND ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE COCKROACHES ON STICKY TRAPS PLACED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, COOKING AREA. DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL STICKY TRAPS HAVE OVER 25 LIVE COCKROACHES ON EACH TRAP OF ALL DIFFERENT LIFE FORMSFOUND 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE,5 LIVE ROACHES ON SIDE OF STOVE. OBSERVED OVER 20 FRUIT FLIES PRESENT IN DISHWASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED : 8 TRAYS OF SWEETS ON TOP OF STORAGE UNIT NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. NO SNEEZE GUARDS PRESENT. MUST REMOVE ALL TRAYS OF SWEETS FROM TOP OF STORAGE UNIT AND PROTECT FROM PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AN SERVED INCLUDIAND EGGS, CHICKEN, AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. PREVIOUS REPORT # 1566852 DATED 8/27/15 SHOWED TEST STRIP ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WATER BACKS UP INTO FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT WITH FOOD PARTICLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARRED FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE ON ITEM.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CAULK NEEDED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO FAN GUARDS IN WLAK IN COOLER. INSTALL FAN GUARD COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL SHELVING UNDER DISPLAY CASES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES. OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS . MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WITH 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION. OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPEMNT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVES OVENS AND BURNERS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE, CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, OBSERVED ALL DRY STORAGE SLEVING UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DIRT. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD SPILLS, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL FOOD STROAGE CONTAINERS AND ROLLING CARTS THEY ARES STORED ON.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT THE BASE OF ALL SHLEVING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF GROUT. REGROUOT FLOORS SO THEY ARE LEVEL AND NO WATER CAN BE TRAPPED INBETWEEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE CASES FOR SWEETS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DROPPINGS. OBSEVED FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND GARBAGE AREA AND WATER COOLERS WITH DEAD COCKROACHED DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL BASEBOARDS AND MAKE SURE ALL BASEBOARDS ARE INTACT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS OF KITHCEN UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BEHIND KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSE HAND SINKS. ALL WALLS BEHING REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. ALL WALLS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. REMOVE ALL FOOD PARTICLES, DIRT AND GREASE. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREA MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. CLEAN ALL ATTACHED HOODS AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS WITHIN KITCHEN AREA NOT SHEILDED. MUST SHEILD ALL LIGHT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FREE STANDING BURNER NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. FREE STANDING BURNER MUST BE PUT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED PANS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL POTS AND PANS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST POTS AND PANS.

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET SOILED LINEN STORED NEAR MOP SINK. ALL WET SOILED LINEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN LINEN BAGS.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED THERMOMETERS INSIDE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.