SKY CHOP SUEY INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT THAT IS USED FOR SMOOTHIES WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE AREAS WHERE THE ICE FORMS AND COME OUT OF, INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST NOT USE*** ***MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING COMTAMINATION OF ICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED AND THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR NO USE UNTIL INSPECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EDGES AND BETWEEN THE COLD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND RUST BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNIT.

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: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED WITH A BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF THE SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED IN THE AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE A/C VENTILATION AIR VENTS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE A/C VENTILATION AIR VENTS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.