WEN CAI CHINESE KITCHEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS) HELD IN A REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND NOT LABELED WITH THE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH DISCARD DATES NOT EXCEEDINGLY MORE THAN 7 DAYS (DAY 1 IS THE DAY OF PREPARATION). MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE AND SPICES BY THE WOK STATION OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE AND SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED FLY TRAPS HANGING BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD; ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WOK STATION, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVE, AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER, 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

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: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WOK STATION, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVE, AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER, 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

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.