PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
LO'S CHINA KITCHEN INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 21, 2019
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License #2492239
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE HELD AT 116.1 F INSIDE RICE WARMER WHICH WAS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE RICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: GREASE TRAP WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: GREASE TRAP WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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