SUN WAH BAR-B-Q INC CO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF:56.6F TO 66F TOP PART,AND BOTTOM PART AIR TEMP OF 47.6F TO 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: CHICKEN,FISH SHRIMP ETC.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,OTHER REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: RAW AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED THIN RICE NOODLES,SLICED TOMATOES,BEEF, RAW CHICKEN,FRESH EGGS,FISH,SHRIMPS,AND BBQ PORK,ALL FOOD MENTIONED AT TEMP OF: 47,6F TO 56.8F; FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER MENTIONED ABOVE.FOUND TWO COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 50.1F AND 61.9F, ALSO FOUND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 79.8F STORED UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA.ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 62.5F, VALUE 281.35 HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY CARD BOARD IS USED AS A DIVIDER BETWEEN BASE OF PREP TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DIVIDER WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FOUND KNIVES STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENTIN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS.RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR AND SIDE STORAGES ARE IN POOR REPAIR:DIRTY,GREASY,CHIPPED AND POROUS SURFACE. SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,ALL SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES,ALSO DIRTY,RUSTY TOOLS ARE STORED BY THE CARRYOUT CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES,REMOVE TOOLS FROM FOOD PREP AREA

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CEMENT FLOOR IN DELIVERY AREA AND CEMENT STEPS IN FRONT THE REAR DOOR,HAVING AN ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP,VERY SLIPPERY,GREASE STICKS ON BOTTOM OF YOUR SHOES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN BASEBOARD/COVING INSIDE THE REAR LARGE ROOM WERE DUCKS ARE HANGED,NEED TO REPLACE,MOST OF THE GROUT REMOVED FROM BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISH ROOM,REAR PREP, STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CEMENT FLOOR IN DELIVERY AREA AND CEMENT STEPS IN FRONT THE REAR DOOR,HAVING AN ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP,VERY SLIPPERY,GREASE STICKS ON BOTTOM OF YOUR SHOES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN BASEBOARD/COVING INSIDE THE REAR LARGE ROOM WERE DUCKS ARE HANGED,NEED TO REPLACE,MOST OF THE GROUT REMOVED FROM BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISH ROOM,REAR PREP, STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.