NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 45F-56.6F, 100LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. A PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED 100 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN FOR $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS(EGGROLLS, WONTONS, CHICKEN) IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD AND DENATURE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN DATE MARKING ON ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. A PERSON IN CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF EGGROLLS, WONTONS, AND CHICKEN FOR $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME FOR RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL COMPANY OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A). CITATION 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: 3-307.11 OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FOOD PREP NEXT TO HANDWASHING WITH NO PARTITION/SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/ BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND PREP 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: OBSERVED RUST AND DECAYED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.