NHU LAN BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE FRONT MIDDLE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE WITH CHICKEN AT 86.7F,COOKED RICE WITH PORK AT 116.F, PORK PATE SANDWICHES AT 97.9F, MUSHROOM PORK CAKE 102.1 F,VEGGIE CLASSIC ROLLS 84.5F, SPRING ROLLS WITH SHRIMP 80.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 28LBS VALUE OF $118 .INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.OF OR BELOW OR 140.0F OR ABOVE. ALL COOKED FOOD MUST BE COOLED DOWN FROM 140.0F TO 70.0F IN TWO HOURS AND FROM 70.0F TO 40.0F IN FOUR HOURS. 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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FROM HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED WHEN A FULL COMPARTMENT IS RELEASED WATER THEN BACKS UP INTO THE OTHER TWO LEFT COMPARTMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED SO WHEN WATER IS RELEASED IT DOES NOT BACK UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR 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: OBSERVED GRASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLES AND IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.