Chinese Kitchen

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on counter. Instructed person in charge to store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep scratches and stains instructed manager to resurface or replace cutting boards.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on filters above hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed fish being thawed in bowl of water next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to thaw either in refrigerator or under cold running water.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt and debris on can opener attached to prep table. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on hood filters and pipes in hood over cook line. Instructed t to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food containers with no labeling.(flour,sugar,etc.)must label.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, sugar, rice etc).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 rodent (mice) droppings along the walls and under storage pallets in rear storage area and over 10 droppings inside boiler room. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products (oyster sauce, bamboo shoots, corn etc.) from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery plastic bags for food storage inside walk-in freezer. Must use food grade storage bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage and prep shelves with grease and dried food debris in prep/cooking area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of all coolers and freezers and metal storage racks with excesssive food debris and mold like build up inside walk-in cooler

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining handsink in prep/cooking area.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide cover/lid.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in prep/cooking area and in rear storage area.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed table mounted can opener in food prep area covered in food debris and rust. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board attached to prep cooler covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good conditon.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on hood filters. Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent fire hazard.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several burnt out light bulbs throughout rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed repeat core violation from report #2261293 dated 1/29/2019 not corrected: "found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training." instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide label for food storage containers identified with common name (flour, salt, sugar etc).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace worn out rubber strip underneath rear exit door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in cooler/freezer in rear storage area and must reorganize rear storage shelves with clutter and unused equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside waste grease container not maintained,with excessive grease on top/around lid of grease container and food grease debris on ground around said grease container.instructed to clean waste grease container and surrounding area in detail and maintain.serious violation 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide label/date for cooked/prepared foods out of original containerwhen food products are held over 24 hours and white large bulk food containers must have label to identify foods stored and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors beneath the cooking equipments to remove excessive grease build up and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean kitchen exhaust hood to remove grease build-up and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 food handlers with no hair restraints in kitchen area.instructed to provide food handlers with hair restraints when working around open foods and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.---------must remove cardboard liner under prep shelves in prep/cooking area. Must clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with mold-like build up inside walk-in cooler.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain with excessive build-up underneath compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored on top of walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer.---------food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed facility using plastic shopping bags for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the mop room floor. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors under and around equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to routinely clean and to maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak at the right cold faucet handle of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed the bulk foods with scoops stored directly in food. Instructed facility to store in a separate, sanitary manner.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Out of compliance. Instructed to comply and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed facility using plastic shopping bags for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the mop room floor. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed the bulk foods with scoops stored directly in food. Instructed facility to store in a separate, sanitary manner.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Out of compliance. Instructed to comply and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found a plastic cup inside the ice container,instructed to remove cups,and provide ice scoop container to minimize possible contamination. Card board are used on shelves for liner,instructed to remove and provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material..

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Grease build-up on hood,filters and interior of deep fryer,instructed to clean and maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt accumulated on floor in prep area along all walls/corners. Instructed manager to detail clean floor and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings in prep area along south wall by front kitchen entrance door and over 10 mice droppings on prep area floor by rear exit door. Instructed manager to remove all mice droppings by date of reinspection also must sanitize all effected areas. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed premises using plastic grocery bags to store meats inside walk in freezer. Instructed manager to provide and use only food grade plastic bags only for meats storage.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt accumulated on floor in prep area along all walls/corners. Instructed manager to detail clean floor and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic floor base peeling from wall in washroom under handwash bowl. Instructed manager to reattach floor base to wall.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers (x2) not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all food handlers.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to re-label all bulk containers in prep area.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils (plastic spoons, forks) not properly inverted in container at front counter self service area. Instructed manager all single service utensils must have handles upward to prevent possible cross contamination.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up inside prep reach in coolers door rubber gaskets. Must clean and maintain gaskets.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove plastic/foil liner on top of prep cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of prep cooler with grease and dried food debris accumulation.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout especially under and around cooking equipment.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer to prevent pest harborage.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables not clean need cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean need cleaning, floor under pallets in rear storage areas need cleaning.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walki in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floor under rear kitchen storage shelving not clean need cleanin(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Damaged stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen storage areas shall be replaced.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vent(ventilation)in front display cooler needs detailed cleaning.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers, must date and label all food items in walk in coolers, walk in freezers, and reach in coolers at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exposed raw wood in walk in cooler shelving, shall be removed/repair. Peeling paint/rust in walk in cooler shelving/racks shall be repair/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in reach in coolers, walk in cooler, and cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, palletts not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Missing, stained ceiling tiles in storage area, boiler, mop sink area shall be replaced.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shields in prep areas, storage area, and bathroom not clean need cleaning(detailed).

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, storage areas, and coolers need cleaning.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #30747 dated 10/5/09 #35- filter by the hood very greasy.instructed to detail clean and maintain. Citation issued serious 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Raw wood of the splash guard between the exposed hand sink and the 3 compt sink. Must seal the wood ,make it smooth easily cleanable.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the exterior side and front of the wok , the deep fryer and the stove.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor under the wok, with grease built up.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Damaged ceiling tiles inside the cleaning/mop sink closet. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles. Walls behind the wok and deep fryer needs detail cleaning and maintain. Must readjust the door sweep of the front and exit door.