Asian Chopsticks, Inc

March 27, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND 2 LARGE PLASTIC PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR, STAINLESS STEEL REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES WERE 57.1F-60.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF PRODUCT, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 40LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50.INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, DAIRY, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AND A MANAGER THAT HAS THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE SURFACE/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED JUNE 27, 2016 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. THERE WAS A PLANT BLOCKING THE SUMMARY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP SUMMARY VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
code 28
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: FOUND OPENED NUMBER 10 CANS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS HAVE BEEN OPENED TO STORE THE REMAINING CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG/CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABEL THE ITEM. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACED THE CUTTING BOARDS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -THE KNOBS ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE TOP SURFACE AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER/COOLERS. -THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE REAR GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH THICK GREASE/DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND DRIPPING OFF THE HOOD. -THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AND THE WATER IS LEAKING FROM THERE AND FROM THE FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, MOP IS INSIDE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR ONE WHEN PREARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 27, 2016: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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