LEGEND NOODLE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 3-501.15(B): OBSERVED SPRING ROLLS BEING COOLED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS TO COOL TCS FOODS. EMPLOYEE ON SITE PUT SPRING ROLLS IN DEEP FREEZER TO COOL. WHEN FOUND, NO FOOD ITEMS WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS USED TO GARNISH AND SEASON FOOD NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS USED TO SEASON AND GARNISH FOOD ITEMS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A BIN AND COVER FOOD ITEMS, WHILE UNATTENDED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF COOKED NOODLES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNCOVERED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN DISHAWASING AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ENCASE SEWAGE PIPES WITH SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND TO COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE UNATTENDED.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11: OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT. MENTIONED PIPES WERE WRAPPED WITH SOILED PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSEERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECCESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSEERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECCESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

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.