NEW CHINA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#156066 1/20/09--#30-MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELING FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.#31-MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.#32-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.#33-MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING IN DETAIL MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,BOTTOMS OF TABLES,COOLERS,FREEZERS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS ETC.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.#35-WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,SEAL OPENINGS AT MOP SINK CLOSET.#41-MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE THE PREMISES,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER NOTED ON SHELVING,TOPS OF REAR HOOD,MOP SINK CLOSET.

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND DOOR TO CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO SMMOTH SURFACE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.SOME LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.SOME LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.

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.