LIUYISHOU HOT POT CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A): OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. A BIN OF ICE AND A SCOOP, GARNISH FOR BEVERAGES, CUPS, AND COFFEE/TEA UNIT WERE OBSERVED IN THE AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED 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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13: OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP BEING THAWED ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR AND THE DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY THE WALLS NEAR THE WOK STATION AND BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ON THE WALL WITH THE WHITE, STAND ALONE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN THE MENTIONED AREA.

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: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY THE WALLS NEAR THE WOK STATION AND BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ON THE WALL WITH THE WHITE, STAND ALONE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN THE MENTIONED AREA.

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.