NUMBER 1 CHOP SUEY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE LID AND GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVE OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS., BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER.OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK.

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: MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLE, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE, CABINET UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ALL KNIVES,KNIFE HOLDER,RICE COOKER, CHOPPING BOARD, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS 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: MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, WOK AND STOVE,WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, COOLER IN THE SMOOTHIE SECTION.

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 IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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 IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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.