LAO SZE CHUAN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE SHRIMP, CHICKEN AND BEEF ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA COMPLETLY OBSTRUCTED BY LARGE CONTAINERS AND BUS BUCKETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WATERED DOWN DISH DETERGENT SUPPLIED IN BOWL AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR MAIN COOKING LINE. MANAGER WAS TOLD THIS WAS INADEQUATE AND INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)

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: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEHIND BAR THAT NEED LABEL. OBSERVED SPICES BEHIND COOKING LINE NEED IDENTIFYING LABELS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR EXIT AREA NEAR MOP SINK AND UNDER STAORAGE SHELVES. MUST ELIMINATE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-38-020 (A)

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT ON INSIDE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT ON INSIDE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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.