MO'S ASIAN BISTRO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS CORN STARCH ETC. MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS' MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN ALL AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OVENS, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE, FOOD CART. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON HANDLES, SINK SURFACES INCLUDING SOAP AND TOWEL DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH AREA, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CASHIER STATION WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH AREA AND UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP. MUST REPLACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.