NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, SURFACES AREAS OF WOK STATION, STEAMTABLE AND INGREDIENT BIN NEAR WOK STATION, BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MOP SINK CLOGGED WITH WATER; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY FROM SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, DIRT, DROPPINGS AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN UNITS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OTHER MATTER FROM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DUST FROM WASHROOM VENT FAN ON CEILING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.