MEI SHUNG CHINESE RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED PASTA 45.3F. PER MANAGER, PASTA WAS COOKED ON 6/21/17, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NEED TO BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW FOR COLD FOODS AND 140 DEGREES FOR HOT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS,HOWEVER NO ABLE TO DRY DUE TO A COMMON LINEN TOWEL DISPENSER NOT ABLE TO RE-TRACK USED LINEN. EMPLOYEE WIPED HIS HANDS ON HIS CLOTHING AND SHOOKED HANDS TO AIR DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISPENSER OR REMOVE AND PROVIDED HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.SIX LARGE CEMENT BLOCKS UNDER THE TWO BURNERS EXTREMELY GREASE,REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CARD BOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES AND FOOD IS STORED INSIDE CARD BOARD BOXESS IN COOLER,FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE.NEED TO REMOVE,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS,AND FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL BATHROOM CABINETS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM EQUIPMENTS. GREASE AND GRIMES ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH ROOM,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE LADIES AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE. OPEN SEAM ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE MENS WASHROOM, MUST SEAL. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FLOOR COVERED WITH DIRTY, RAW WOODEN PLANK. MUST REMOVE. ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO COVING/BASEBOARD BASE PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,NEED TO REPLACE. REPLACED CEMENT AROUND THE BASE OF TOILET BOWL NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SOME PARTS OF CARPET IN DINING ROOM DIRTY AND BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SHAMPOO CARPET AND REPAIR IT.FLOOR GREASE COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN,ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE SAID FLOOR COVER.BASEMENT FLOOR WITH SOME WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP IT DRY.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE WALL. HOLES IN THE CEILING SURROUNDING PIPING ABOVE THE EXPOSED AND MOP SINKS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. METAL SHEET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT SEAMS ARE OPENED,MUST SEAL. NEED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON EAST WALL METAL SHEET,SEAL MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE(NORTH WALL) MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE MATERIAL

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED/DAMAGED SHIELD THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND REPLACE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT FAUCET OF MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET PROVIDE VENT COVER FOR ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. VENT COVERS AT EAST WALL WITH EXCESS GREASE NEED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. OTHER VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DUST BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK, (DRAIN PIPE). IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK, (DRAIN PIPE). IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.