MING BRICKYARD SUPER CHINA BUFFET INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

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: FOUND RAW FISH SUBMERGED IN WATER WITH NO RUNNING WATER, THAWING, IN THE 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT ONE OUT OF THE THREE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM AT 61F. MUST REPAIR WATER TEMPERATURE TO 100F. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED SINK BEFORE END OF INSPECTION AND WATER IS NOW AT 100F.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID, NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.