PEKING CHINESE FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIAHREA EVENT AND INSUFFICIENT EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR A CLEAN-UP OF SUCH AN EVENT. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF CUT RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP AND PREPARED GRAVEY. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS ON IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND GREASE TRAP, ALL THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND FRESH DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE WATER TANK CLOSET. THE PEST CONTROL CO. HAD SERVICED ON THE DAY OF THIS INSPECTION AND NOTED NO ACTIVITY. NO TRAPS OR GLUEBOARDS ON SITE. RECOMMEND HAVING A PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AREAS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SOLID DOOR AND OPEN HOLES NOTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREENED DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SOLID DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN MESH SCREEN OF THE SCREENED DOOR.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN PREP TABLE/PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, OR USED TIN CANS FROM ANOTHER FOOD PRODUCT FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE, REUSABLE CONTAINERS AND FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK.----ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. DEEP FRYERS AND COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING DOWN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. DEEP FRYERS AND COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING DOWN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.