MING BRICKYARD SUPER CHINA BUFFET INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler , and reach in cooler.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning (crevices), reach in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, lower shelving of prep table not clean, need cleaning. Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep area that had missing grout by dish machine area shall be repaired.

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: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, not clean, need cleaning, walls in rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Damaged stained ceiling tiles in dining area shall be repaired/replaced.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, not clean, need cleaning, walls in rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Damaged stained ceiling tiles in dining area shall be repaired/replaced.

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.