SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEASONINGS IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IDENTIFYING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COUNTER IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS ARE STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL BOWL STORED ON SURFACE OF RICE IN LARGE CONTAINER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDLE OF UTENSIL USED FOR DISPENSING RICE MUST BE STORED ABOVE TOP OF FOOD WITHIN CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER REMOVED METAL BOWL.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK AND SODA CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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 STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP AREA OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE AND TIP OF CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING TILE IN REAR IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE. OBSERVED HOLES AT BASE OF WALL IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOOR ALONG BASE OF WALL AND CORNERS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND WALL SURROUNDING MOP SINK WITH BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SHIELD OF LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELD FIXTURES 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: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOOR ALONG BASE OF WALL AND CORNERS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND WALL SURROUNDING MOP SINK WITH BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SHIELD OF LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELD FIXTURES 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.