YUMMY YUMMY ASIAN CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS INCLUDED POTS,PANS AND FOOD STRAINER WERE RAW MEAT WAS REMOVED.I SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED: COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND WITH DIRTY WATER IN THE SINK.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.ALSO FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS EMPLOYEE WAS ABLE TO UNCLOG THE SAID SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES(ADULTS AND BABY ROACHES) ON FLOOR UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN BY THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A HALF FULL CAN OF "RAIDS" PESTICIDE LAYING ON FLOOR UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE KITCHEN.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,1/2 INCH TO 1" GAP AT BOTTOM, SIDE AND TOP OF THE SAID DOOR,MAIN REAR DOOR WAS OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.REMOVE RAID CAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL.SEAL OPENING AT SAID DOOR. 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: GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS. FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE REACH0-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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: DEBRIS,GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN(UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS.

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.