WOK CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050088 DATED 5/10/17. #30-LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAIN. #32- CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO,REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. #33-COOLERS, FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,KNIFE MAGNET/STORAGE AREA. #34-FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/REAR DRY STORAGE AREA REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. #35-DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #37- EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, POT, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND PRODUCE,WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, ALL CARTS WITH SPICES,AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD(COVING) IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALL BUCKET WITH FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.