PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. TEMPERATURE AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT IS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION".

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. PORK AT 51.0F, 4 LBS; CHICKEN AT 50.0F, 4 LBS; SHRIMP AT 54.0F, 7 LBS; SCALLOP AT 51.0F, 3 LBS; BEEF AT 50.4F, 3 LBS; AND TOFU AT 51.4,1 LB; INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE TE PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $76.00 AND TOTAL 22 LBS.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND SIDE DOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 0VER 20 INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) IN THE STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA 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: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP)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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE TILES 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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.