MOON PALACE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNSANITARY WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE PANEL WHERE THE ICE IS MADE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR BEVERAGES SERVED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ICE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE UNTIL UNIT IS CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.

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: OBSERVED DIRT ON RUBBER GASKETS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; CLEAN GASKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND PARTICLES. CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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 EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS, AROUND AND BEHIND STORAGE.

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: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED IN BASEMENT ON WALLS; REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED. DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS; REMOVE. SOME GREASE HANGING FROM THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REMOVE. CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. REPLACE LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BASEMENT BY THE TWO COMP SINK. SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT; PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SEEPING THROUGH THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN RUNNING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SECTIONS AT THE SEAM SO THE WATER DOES NOT SEAP THROUGH.

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 WATER SEEPING THROUGH THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN RUNNING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SECTIONS AT THE SEAM SO THE WATER DOES NOT SEAP THROUGH.

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.