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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS DUCK AND CHICKEN ARE HANDLED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREPARATION COOLER ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 63.2F. COOLER WAS EMPTY AND NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

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 RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE REAR EXIT IN THE GARAGE TO HAVE GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREOTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SCOOPS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AD EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREOTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM TRAYS AND OTHER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE An EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEN'S BATHROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN GARAGE AREA TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, FLOOR IN THE FRONT DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH WATER, AND FLOOR SOILED NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE ACCUMULATION AND WATER SPILLAGE.

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 WALL ACESS PANEL IN MEN'S BATHROOM STALL TO BE BENT AND BROKEN AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HALF OF THE LIGHTS IN THE LIQUOR AND SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, CAUSING A DIMLY LIT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM.

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 HALF OF THE LIGHTS IN THE LIQUOR AND SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, CAUSING A DIMLY LIT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM.

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.