PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED TOFU AT 47F, POT STICKERS AT 61F, SHRIMP AT 46F, CHICKEN AT 44F, PORK AT 45F, SQUID AT 45F, AND EGG ROLLS AT 53F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F, AND THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND TOFU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, STORAGE AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 8 DROPPINGS BENEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, 2 DROPPINGS IN THE CARPETED DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WEST DINING ROOM, AND 90 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BENEATH THE STAIRCASE, AROUND THE OLD HOT WATER HEATER, IN THE EMPTY STORAGE ROOM AND ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

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: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

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.