PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
LAO SZE CHUAN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 17, 2019
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #2622726
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD WITHIN 50F WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.9F VALUED AT $25, 10 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 49.5F VALUED AT $30 AND 10 LBS OF COOKED WONTONS VALUED AT $15 AT 49.9 F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING SHRIMP AND CHICKEN AT 50F. COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND WAS RESTORED TO LESS THAN 41F. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE AT STANDING DOOR FREEZER ACCROSS FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE AT STANDING DOOR FREEZER ACCROSS FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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