YANBANG CAI SICHUAN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KICHEN BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER, ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES, UNDER/BEHIND AND AT THE SIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OF THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE TABLE WHERE THE SLICER IS LOCATED AND IN THE HALL AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE DINING ROOM ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORED ITEMS. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED THAT PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

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: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLTION #18 TO REMOVE DROPPINGS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD UP; MUST CLEAN WALL AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD UP; MUST CLEAN WALL AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

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.