TAI HO YEE FOOD CO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMPERATURE AT 116.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. MANAGER ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT-AMBIENT AIR AT 143.2F AT THIS TIME. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE SAID UNIT PREPARED 07/13/10 MORNING WAS REHEATED TO 165F AND ABOVE.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMSPTER LIDS NOT RODENT PROOFED-CRACKED/BROKEN LIDS-UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. ALSO, NOTED LITTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND RESIDENTIAL ARTICLES SURROUNDING SAID DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE DUMSPTER LIDS AND CLEAN SURROUNDING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND WALK-IN COOLER UNITS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY FOOD CONTACT SURFACES I.E. SCALE, CAN OPENER, RACKS, SHELVES, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND MEAT SLICER AND AT HAND WASH SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALUMINUM LINNG AND CARDBOARD ON PREP SHELVES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND OR BAGS FOR FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT 1ST. FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM, PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT CEILING AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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.