PHO 888 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH 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: INFESTATION OF LIVE ROACHES. WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREP AREA: CLUSTER OF LIVE ROACHES(OVER TWENTY ADULTS AND BABIE ROACHES)AT WEST WALL ON ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER PREP TABLE. TEN LIVE ROACHES AT SIDE AND UNDER THE SOUTH REACH-IN COOLER,10 ADULTS AND BABIE ROACHES ON FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR,ECT). AS I REMOVED CARDBOARDS BOXES WITH ONIONS AND OTHER PRODUCE NUMEROUS ROACHES SCATTERED FROM UNDERNEATH THE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES BY PRODUCT STORED ON SHELF AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,ON WALLS BY THE TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS AND ON TOP THE LIDS WITH LIQUID FOOD IN THEM.TWO LIVE ROACHES BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 ALL UTENSILS HANGING BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED OUTSIDE ON TOP THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS, EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, SURFACES EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS TO GET INTO KITCHEN FROM HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DE-LIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: 4-601.11(B) BIG POTS STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY(PUBLIC VIEW AND OUTSIDE ELEMENTS).MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED INSIDE THE PREMISES.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12 GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND GREASE TRAP,ECT. THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12 GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND GREASE TRAP,ECT. THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.