NEW CHINA EXPRESS, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: UNABLE TO PRODUCE SIGNED COPIES OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NO NAME ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ROLLING STORAGE CART AT WOK STATION. THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE UNCLEAN AND RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ROLLING STORAGE CART AT WOK STATION. THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE UNCLEAN AND RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES.

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.