LIUYISHOU HOT POT CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SWEEPING FLOOR WITH A BROOM AND WITH GLOVES ON AND STARTED TO PREPARE READY TO EAT FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. A BOTTLE OF HANDWASHING SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE MENTIONED SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), 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: 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH LIQUID FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (SEASME SEED OIL) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SOAP DISPENSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASING AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SURROUNDING THE ALL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, INSIDE OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE CRATES OUTSIDE OF THE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET, ON THE SIDES OF THE BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: ON THE LID OF THE CONTAINER OF SEASME SEED OIL, ON TOP OF THE LEDGE NEAR THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSIDE A BOX WITH A COOKING CLEAVER KNIFE, ON THE WOODEN PALLETS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SUGGESTED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. THE CLEAVER KNIFE WAS WASHED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AND EMPLOYEES REMOVED SOME MICE DROPPINGS DURING WALK THROUGH OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.