KING SWEETS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT CASHIER BAKERY/SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--OBSERVED LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS AND SMALL SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY ALL FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE CONTENTS (ie. FLOUR, SUGAR, PEPPER, ETC).

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)--OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF TWO MICROWAVES ON THE PREPARATION LINE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, THE GRILL, OVEN, FRYER, AND COOLER EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP, AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO HAVE DUST AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS FREE AND CLEAR OF FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE, DUST, AND GREASE BUILD UP.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREAPARTION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES AND LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND GRILLING AREA BEHIND THE OVEN AND GRILL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE FREE AND CLEAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND BEHIND GRILL AND OVEN EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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.