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NEW BANPOJUNG, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NEW BANPOJUNG, INC. (AKA: Ban Po Chung) 3450 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
August 30, 2012 Canvass License #1847417
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, BEEF AT 51.4F, MARINATED PORK AT 50.5F, AND COOKED FISH AT 45.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 22.18 AND 16 LBS. REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.7F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP BOX OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENTILATION IN THE DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE RIPPED OFF SCREEN AND WITH DUST BUILD UP ON THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOM (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MUST VISIBLE.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MUST VISIBLE.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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