MR. GING CHOP SUEY INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1949192 ISSUED ON 08-11-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESEAL. #33 - VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, INTERIOR SHELVES WALK-IN COOLERS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, (ESPECIALLY INTERIOR OF FRYERS) NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY. #34 - FLOOR NOT CLEAN ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN. #41 - CLUTTER IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.----INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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: FOUND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN AND LOOSE BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN AND MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE SLIMY MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN AND LOOSE BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN AND MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE SLIMY MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.