YIN DEE RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SAID EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL PACKING AND STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT WTHE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SAID FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKING AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT DRINKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED TABLEWARE (PLATES) AT THE FRONT SUSHI STATION NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.