FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
NEW CHINA EXPRESS, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 20, 2013
Short Form Complaint
License #49671
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on August 20, 2013. The inspection type was "Short Form Complaint" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 4LBS COOKED SHRIMP IN PREP COOLER AT 52F,AND 20LBS OF COOKED NOODLES IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABLED/DATED AT 110F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 4LBS COOKED SHRIMP IN PREP COOLER AT 52F,AND 20LBS OF COOKED NOODLES IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABLED/DATED AT 110F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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