NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WHITE REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 65.2F TO 80F.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED AIR TEMP OF 80F.. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN ,RANGOON ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 59.6F; CONTAINER FULL OF RANGOON PASTRIES AT TEMP OF 68F; BEEF KABOB AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.5F;FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 71.9F. PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. COOKED NOODLE STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP.60.6F.UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.2F;DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 47.1F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.4F TO 51; DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 48F; DICED PORK AT TEMP OF 46.7F;COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 59.6F. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.7F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 50.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INFORMATION WAS GIVEN UNDER ON 9-28-15,REPORT #1454208,UNDER COMMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED STORED FOOD IN CONTAINER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD AND STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOUR BURNER STOVE UNIT IS STORED UNDER THE HOOD OF REAR AREA,HOWEVER NO VENTILATION PROVIDED,UNIT PRESENTLY IN USE.(STOVE IS HOT AND POT WITH FOOD ON TOP THE BURNERS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VENTILATION UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES STOVE AND CAP GAS LINE. DIRTY,STAINS CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR ACROSS FROM WOKS,ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WHITE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

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: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE NORTH SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BASE BOARD TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BASE BOARD TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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.