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Ban Po Chung

February 20, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN KITCHEN COOLER (SOUPS AND BEEF) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED STOCK FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE POTS/PANS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. • OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 20, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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