YIN DEE RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREPARATION/SUSHI AREA TO NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS INDICATING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND RICE COOKER WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTENTS IN STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SPATULAS, WHISKS, AND VARIOUS UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND STORE ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SCOOPS AND SPATULAS STORED IN CONTAINERS AND DAMAGED WITH MISSING PIECES AND BROKEN COMPONENTS OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL BROKEN UTENSILS AND PROVIDE REPLACES WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE .

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: OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION, AND PLASTIC DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR MICROWAVE WALLS TO HAVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

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: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE OF THE FRONT PREPARATION SINK IN SUSHI AREA TO BE LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK COLD WATER HANDLE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE OF THE FRONT PREPARATION SINK IN SUSHI AREA TO BE LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK COLD WATER HANDLE.

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.