MOON PALACE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHWARE. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EMPLOYEE ON SITE WAS ABLE TO REPAIR DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA SURROUNDING THE DISHWASHING CHEMICALS, IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BOXES OF VEGETABLE OIL. ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE PIPES ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE CORNER NEAR THE METAL SHELVING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE BLACK SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER, SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE OFFICE, IN THE ALCOHOL STORAGE CLOSET, SURROUNDING THE ORANGE BINS STORED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING UPSTAIRS TO THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A PAIR OF TONGS STORED ON A ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TONGS AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID STAINS AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN THE UPPER PART IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE A DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN WITH BURNT DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP DRYING UNITS AND WOK STAION WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH RICE SHATTERED AND DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP DRYING UNITS AND WOK STAION WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH RICE SHATTERED AND DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.