Beijing Buffet

November 4, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeTag Removal
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOOR GASKETS AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DISH MACHINE,ON BAG OF FOOD ON TOP OF WALK INS, AND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES IN SAME MENTIONED AREAS.ALSO OBSERVED WHAT APPEARS TO BE A LIGHT BLUE POWDER SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF LOWER CABINETS AT ALL COLD & HOT HOLDING SERVING LINES.FRONT,SIDE & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE POWDER SUBSTANCE,DEAD ROACHES,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/2/10.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED BOOTH BASES,DAMAGED WALL OUTLETS IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR HANDLES,SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,CARD BOARD,RUSTY SHELVES IN 3-DOOR COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,DOOR CLOSING.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,FAUCET HANDLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.PIPES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,HOT & COLD STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,ALL HAND SINKS,DISH RACKS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR MASSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD & GREASE.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WAIT STATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS,MISSING WALL BASES AT WALK IN COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS,CHAIR & EQUIPMENT STORAGE,MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITTY.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL HOT & COLD DISPLAY SERVING LINE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
code 43

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Compared with Fail on November 2, 2010: 11 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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