KING SWEETS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. YOGURT AT 56.7F, COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT 70.1F. BOTH IN CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. ON UNLIT STOVE TOP, CHIC PEAS AT 122.7F, MILK BASED DRINK AT 111.6F. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS TOTAL DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $15.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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 OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND CORNERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKS LINE UNDER PREP TABLE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ON TOP OF ASSORTED BOXED ITEMS AND ON TOP OF BULK STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. ALONG BASEBOARD IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRWELL IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2050482 ON 5-16-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.#32- NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.NOTED LARGE POTS ON PREMISES USED FOR COOKING THAT ARE LARGER THAN THE SINK USED FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES.#35- STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILES. #38-NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR AREA USED FOR PREP WITH PREP TABLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT BY THE REAR EXIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE.#41- NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD ON SHELVING NEXT TO THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.--- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS.--- MUST NOT USE PAPER OR TAPE AS LINERS FOR POT/PAN HANDLES OR LIDS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ---MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PROP FOR FLAT GRILL OR PIPING BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT. ALL SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS AND MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.

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: EXTERIOR OF THE WOK COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR STAND MIXER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.--- PEELING PLASTIC METAL PROTECTING COVERING ON THE SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT GRILL MUST BE REMOVED.---INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE REAR, TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE WOK LINE, PREP TABLE IN SAME AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---FLOORS ,UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH LARGE HOLE, EXPOSED FLOORING UNDER BENT, WARPED METAL. MUST REPLACE FLOORING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE NEXT TO SINK. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED IN A WET, CARDBOARD BOX. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SOILED LINEN CONTAINERS.

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.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.