TOM YUM RICE & NOODLE, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 - OBSERVED DAMAGED BOWLS AND BROKEN PLASTIC SCOOPS IN THE SEASONING AND SALT SCOOP STATION NEXT TO WOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENTS FOR ALL DAMAGED UTENSILS OR ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: 4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GRAIN/SPICE BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE COCA COLA COOLER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREPARATION TABLE IMMEDIATELY AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE WOK AND STOVE TOP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 - OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO BE SLOW DRAINING; HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED ALSO LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE BELOW BOTH THE HAND SINK AND THE CENTER BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND FRYER AND OVER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FROM HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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: 6-501.16 - OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET OF HALF FILLED WATER IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP TO ALLOW FOR IT TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE.

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: 6-501.16 - OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET OF HALF FILLED WATER IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP TO ALLOW FOR IT TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE.

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.