THE EGG ROLL FACTORY LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER: RAW CHICKEN AT 62.0F, COOKED RICE AT 47.8F, COOKED SHRIMP AT 50.1F, RAW BEEF AT 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35.0 LBS OF FOOD VALUED APPROXIMATELY $110.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE OF COOLER FOR COLD-HOLDING UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. COOLER TAGGED WITH INFORMATION TO CONTACT CDPH PRIOR TO USE ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO BE COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS BENEATH EQUIPMENT/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR BASE COVING ON EAST FACILITY WALL FROM FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S), AND RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERBED GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR, EXTERIOR OPENING UNPROTECTED AGAINST ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP(S) IN EXTERIOR DOORS OR OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY BY PESTS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERBED GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR, EXTERIOR OPENING UNPROTECTED AGAINST ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP(S) IN EXTERIOR DOORS OR OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY BY PESTS.

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.