NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 87F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS. REMOVE USED TIN CANS, UTENSILS, ETC AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD, CONDIMENTS, IN SANITARY CONTAINERS.

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: PAINT SURFACES, SHELVES, SWING DOOR, ETC BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SHELVING IN REAR.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS (FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP).

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: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING NEAR FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE, SPILLS, ETC).

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN, BEHIND PREP TABLES(SPILLS), ETC. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE WATER HEATER.

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: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN, BEHIND PREP TABLES(SPILLS), ETC. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE WATER HEATER.

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.