THE EGG ROLL FACTORY LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLE RAW MEAT AND THEN PREPARE FOOD ORDERS AND TAKE ORDERS BY TOUCHING THE REGISTER AND THEN PREPARING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS WHEN NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND RIB (82.4F) AND GYRO (74.3F) PREMADE EGG ROLLS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS FOOD IN COLD HOLDING UNITS TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0�F OR BELOW, UNTIL FOOD ITEMS ARE READY TO BE COOKED. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $90. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. ALSO, FOUND RAW, PACKAGED BEEF SITTING ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. FOUND DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR: IN THE CREVICES OF THE WALL BASES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT SERVICE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WAREWASHING SINK, SURROUNDING ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. ASLO, FOUND RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF A CAN OF NACHO CHEESE ON A SHELF UNDER A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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: OBSERVED A LARGE RODENT STICKY TRAP ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAP, ONLY USE PRODUCTS FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ON MENTIONED SURFACES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR CONDITION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND A BOWL OF SOAP WITH A SPOON BEING USED AS A SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.

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 DRIED FLOUR, PASTE RESIDUE ON THE TOP OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM WAREWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

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 FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.