MOON PALACE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIORS OF WASHER AND DRYER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES THROUGHOUT, KNOBS ON SINKS, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL UNCLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT KEPT ON PREMISES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(BASEMENT INCLUDED) ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

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: REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS, CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ON FIRST FLOOR THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NOT CLEAN. REPLACE BROKEN MESH SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER SECTION OF WALL ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR OPENING AT LOWER CENTER SECTION OF FRONT DOORS.

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: REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED(RUSTY) LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

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: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MIDDLE SECTION OF BASEMENT.

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: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MIDDLE SECTION OF BASEMENT.

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.