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NUMBER 1 CHOP SUEY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NUMBER 1 CHOP SUEY (AKA: #1 CHOP SUEY) 2550 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
February 26, 2016 Complaint License #2137377
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND 8 EGG ROLLS(MANAGER DISCARDED ABOVE EGG ROLLS 1/2 LB AT $8.00 VALUE) PLACED ON A SHELVING RACK IN THE 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR, AN ENTIRE TRAY OF EGG ROLLS NOT PROPERLY COVERED DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO FOUND RAW CHICKEN IMPROPERLY STORED ALONG WITH RAW EGGS ABOVE PRODUCE AND READ-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN ON THE MOST BOTTOM SHELVES IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND WALK-IN COOLER. CDI. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES FOR THE SUGAR AND FLOUR CONTAINERS IN REAR OF THE KITCHEN. FOUND A SMALL BOWL WITHOUT HANDLES INSIDE THE SUGAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AT ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AT ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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