LAO SZE CHUAN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD OUT IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: OBSERVED 12 DUCKS HANGING FROM HOOKS IN THE PREP AREA AT 70.4F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF DUCK WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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.

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVER HALFWAY FULL OF GARBAGE IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO LID. ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD WASTE SHOULD BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND SHALL BE KEPT COVERED EXCEPT WHEN OPENED FOR DISPOSAL. MANAGER REMOVED GARBAGE CONTAINER FROM PREP AREA UPON REQUEST. CONTAINER WAS STORED IN FACILITY BECAUSE THE MALL MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED FACILITY THEY COULD NOT STORE BIN IN THE HALLWAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOP IN ICE WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE ICE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE ICE AT ALL TIMES IN BETWEEN USE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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: OBSERVED DUCK BLOOD, FOOD BUILDUP, AND DEBRIS COVERING THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND THE SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND THE SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.

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.