PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRANSFER READY TO EAT NOODLES FROM STRAINER TO PLATE USING BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES UTILIZE UTENSILS AND GLOVES TO ENSURE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT DRAINING. WATER IN HAND WASHING SINK SAT FOR OVER 10 MINUTES AND DID NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN BY ENSURING THE SINK PROPERLY DRAINS. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG WHICH ADEQUATELY FIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE ARE 3 DRAIN PLUGS WHICH FIT.

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: OBSERVED CABINET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CABINET.

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: OBSERVED CARDBOAD BEING USED AS LINING IN INACTIVE OVEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.

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: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS BEING UTILIZED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.

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: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS BEING UTILIZED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.

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.